1、Unit 3 Fit for life Extended readingThe of Chinese acupunctureThe first magic lies in its early origin and simple tools. The magic of acupuncture includes its rapid development. Besides, some needles are so short but some are so long. bian stones stone needlesmetal needles (gold, silver and stainles
2、s steel)The way that acupuncturist examines the patient and knows more about him or her is really surprising. Without medicine and modern medical instruments, the needles can unexpectedly treat some health problems, which is indeed a magic.The acupuncture treatment helps not only physical problems b
3、ut also mental ones, so this is another magic of acupuncture. Though people dont know the theories behind acupuncture, it really helps people reduce pain, and thats where magic lies.It seems that acupuncture is just some simple needles being pushed into some points on the body. However, it is now wi
4、dely used in the world and makes a big difference to peoples health.The magic of acupunctureOriginDevelopmentWorking processEffectsUnknown theories Status and influence 学校英语俱乐部打算和新西兰交换生举办一次交流活动，交换生们听说中国的针刺疗法很神奇，因此他们特别感兴趣，想要进一步了解中国的针刺疗法。请你写一篇交流稿向他们介绍针刺疗法的神奇之处，内容要点如下：1. 中国针刺疗法的起源和发展；2. 针刺疗法的简要操作过程和效果；
5、3. 针刺疗法的地位及影响。 注意：词数100左右 Its time to practice!One possible versionDear foreign friends, Youre welcome to our school! Hearing that you are very interested in Chinese acupuncture and want to know about its magic, Id like to tell you something about it. Chinese acupuncture originated in the Stone Age,
6、 when bian stones were used to press areas of the body. As acupuncture developed, stone needles took the place of bian stones, then metal needles started to appear, including gold, silver and stainless steel ones. At first, there were nine different kinds with variations in shapes. And nowadays the
7、needles are often between 15 and 75 millimetres long. The acupuncturist examines the patient by looking at the patients skin and tongue, listening to the sound of his or her voice and breathing and smelling his or her breath. Besides, the acupuncturist knows more about the patient by asking question
8、s and feeling pulses. After that, needles are pushed into the skin at certain points so that some health problems can be treated. Acupuncture was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2010. And it has been widely used around the world, even the World Health Organization recomme
9、nds acupuncture as a good treatment for over 100 medical problems. Hope the information can help you. Thank you!Chinese acupunctureTraditional Chinese cultureThinkingCan you think of any other magic traditional Chinese culture? Shadow puppet play (皮影戏），paper cutting, theory of yin yang and five elements (阴阳五行）， Chinese martial arts(中华武术），traditional Chinese medicine (中药）.
