S e c o n d e d I t I o n 1 Reading for the Real World 1

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For the next two questions, look for the answers in the passage and 
write them on the lines provided.
 1.
What ability do Shaolin monks have because of their control of gi?
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 2.
What is the scientific evidence for gi?
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V 
ocabulary Extension
Here are six words that are related to the topic but are not in the reading. 
Fill in each blank with the best word from the list. Use each word only 
once.
channel fist mental visualize abdomen inhale
1.
When you are doing heavy exercise, you should __________ through your nose 
and exhale through your mouth.
2.
In martial arts like Tae Kwon Do, development of __________ skills 
like concentration is just as important as development of physical skills.
3.
In order to use your gi, you must be able to __________ it to different places of 
your body.
4.
To __________ something means to see a picture of it in your mind.
5.
You must make a(n) __________ with your hand before punching anything.
6.
If you sing from your __________, your singing will be more powerful.
Fill in the blanks with the phrases from the list. Use each phrase only once.
Today, people still use gi in many kinds of activities. Some say gi is a force while 
others believe it is a 
1 
__________________ in many kinds of activities. 
Gi doctors in Asia say they 
2 
__________________ of gi in their patients’ 
bodies, helping the gi circulate more easily and thus relieve pain. Many people also 
practice gi meditation because they believe controlling gi helps prevent