1、In this unit, you are going to:Read two news reports and an article on reading news critically;Read a magazine article about advertising;Report on a recent event.Fit for lifeThe practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised eq
2、ually with your head.-William OslerIn this unit, you are going to: read a lecture transcript about genome editing; write an article on short-sightedness; read a health magazine article about acupuncture; make a booklet about medical advances. To identify different jobs of medical professionals To ta
3、lk about your understanding of medical professionals To describe your experiences with medical professionals What does living a healthy lifestyle mean?Living a healthy lifestyle may mean something different from one person to the next. For some, health is defined by living a disease-free life. For o
4、thers, healthy is being able to play with grandchildren or perhaps adhering to a weekly exercise schedule. Though the definition of healthy may differ between people, living a healthy lifestyle is a fundamental component to achieving your optimal mental and physical well-being.Though many factors co
5、ntribute to your overall health, diet and physical activity are leading determinants of your level of health and quality of life. A nutritious diet of whole grains, lean meats, vegetables, fruits and healthy fats is necessary for weight management. A balanced diet also helps maintain energy levels t
6、hroughout the day. Regular physical activity, which includes a variety of aerobic and strength-building exercises, prevents weight gain that can lead to a plethora of chronic conditions. Additionally, lifestyle habits - such as not smoking and limiting alcohol intake - contribute to a healthy life.
7、Allowing your body to rest each day by getting a proper amount of sleep is also important to achieving a healthy lifestyle.How do you live a healthy lifestyle?Youre probably thinking it translates to “eat right and exercise.” But a healthy lifestyle is much more than just diet and physical activity.
8、 There are many ways to live a healthy lifestyle. Maintain a healthy weight. A handful of factors can contribute to your weight, including your diet, activity levels, genes and age. So get moving, avoid too much sitting and eat for your health. Use good judgment with alcohol. Excess alcohol consumpt
9、ion has been linked to several cancers, including breast cancer and esophageal cancer. On the other hand, several recent studies have found low or moderate alcohol consumption may lower your risk of death from all causes. Get your beauty sleep. Research shows chronic sleep loss may lead to weight ga
10、in and other health problems, including cancer. We need to give sleep the priority it deserves. Avoid tobacco. People tend to know very little when it comes to the dangers of smoking. All tobacco products including e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco are dangerous and contain cancer-causing chemicals
11、. So, using tobacco any in any form puts your life at risk. Also, you should avoid secondhand smoke. It can cause lung cancer in non-smokers and is associated with heart disease and asthma attacks. Be smart in the sun. It takes more than a little sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, including its deadlie
12、st form, melanoma. Get screened. Cancer screening exams are medical tests done when you dont have any signs of illness. They can help find cancer early, when the chances for successfully treating the disease are greatest.Medical professionals work hard to keep our bodies healthy. Look at the picture
13、s below and discuss the following questions in pairs. a A surgeon(外科医生外科医生) performs operations. b A physician(医师医师/内科医生内科医生) is trained in general medicine.c A chemist(药剂师药剂师/药商药商) prepares and sells medicines in a shop.d A dentist(牙科医生牙科医生) specializes in the care of peoples teeth.a A surgeon perf
14、orms operations. b A physician is trained in general medicine.c A chemist prepares and sells medicines in a shop.d A dentist specializes in the care of peoples teeth.abdcWhat jobs are describe in the pictures? Write the letters in the boxes above.List more medical jobs that you know of.an ENT doctor
15、 (耳鼻喉科医生耳鼻喉科医生)an eye doctor (眼科医生眼科医生)a paediatrician (儿科医生儿科医生)an orthopedic surgeon (骨科医生骨科医生)a dermatologist (皮肤科医生皮肤科医生)a psychologist (心理医生心理医生)Would you like to be a medical professional? Why or why not?Option 1Yes, I would like to be a medical professional. Medical professionals often have v
16、ery specialized career fields, such as being a dentist, surgeon or chemist. These fields help people live healthy lives by curing their diseases and even sometimessaving them from death. For this reason, I believe that as a medical professional, I could contribute to society in an important way.Opti
17、on 2No, I would not want to be a medical professional. Working in that field is very challenging and requires someone who could cope with the constant pressure of worrying about whether they have made the correct decisions. Deciding suitable treatments may not always deliver the results that either
18、the patient or the doctor has hoped for. So, even though I know that I can act responsibly, I dont think I could handle the pressure.Can you describe an experience you had with a medical professional? What was it like?The first time I went to see a dentist, I was very scared. As I sat in the big cha
19、ir under the bright lights, I was sure the dentist would do something to me that really hurt. When she asked me to open my mouth, I said no! Eventually, she managed to look at my teeth and check them. They werent perfect, but I didnt need to have any work done on them. Phew!Share your experience with your partner.
