1、 Unit 3 Fit for lifeExtended reading Acupuncture:magic needlesMrs Rong stings(扎扎)Ziwei with needles,however,whats the use of needles except for stinging people?针灸疗法（Acupuncture），即利用针针刺刺与艾灸艾灸进行治疗，起源于新石器时代新石器时代。“针”即针刺，以针刺入人体穴位治病。它依据的是“虚则补之，实则泻之”的辨证原则，进针后通过补、泻、平补平泻等手法的配合运用，以取得人体本身的调节反应；“灸”即艾灸，以火点燃艾炷或艾条
2、，烧灼穴位，将热力透入肌肤，以温通气血。针灸就是以这种方式刺激体表穴位，并通过全身经络的传导，来调整气血和脏腑的功能，从而达到“扶正祛邪”、“治病保健”的目的。针灸因为易学易用，已经在现代家庭医疗中发挥越来越重要的作用了。Read the passage quickly and then fill in the blanks.Acupuncture:magic needlesPara.1:the of acupuncturePara.2:the of acupunctureParas.3-4:the treatment .Para.5:the acupuncture can be used t
3、o treatorigindevelopmentprocedureshealth problemsPara.6:the about how acupuncture worksPara.7:the _of acupuncturetheories influenceWhen was Chinese acupuncture developed?Read carefully and answer questions Para 1Chinese acupuncture is likely to have developed as early as 2000 BCE,and bian has been p
4、roved to date back to the Stone Age.What is the development of acupuncture?Read carefully and answer questions Para 2Para 2materialshape Bian stoneStone needlesMetal needlesStainless steel needlesNine different kinds of needles fine sharp needles measuring between 15 and 75 millimeters and more comp
5、lex medical instrumentsHow does the acupuncturist treat the patient?Read carefully and answer questions Para 3ListeningAskingThe patients skin and tongueThe patients breathThe patients pulseRead carefully and answer questions Para 4How does the acupuncturist treat the patient?By pushing the needles
6、into points near the body part affected by a disease,and sometimes into points that are not so close to it.Acupuncture Point Read carefully and answer questions Para 5What do we know about acupuncture from Para 5?A.It can cure all kinds of diseases.B.It can cure tobacco addiction.C.It is often used
7、in a variety of ways:physical problems、mental problems、addictions（瘾；嗜好）（瘾；嗜好）.D.It is effective only for physical problems.Find different theories behind acupunctureRead carefully and answer questions Para 6the acupuncture blocks pain signals from reaching the brain.the acupuncture produce a substan
8、ce in the body which can reduce paindifferent theoriesOne theoryAnother theoryspread to countries6th century16th centuryspread to the Intangible Cultural Heritage List2010todayRead carefully and complete the following footprints.WHOPara 7Acupuncture:magic needlesPara.1:the of acupuncturePara.2:the o
9、f acupunctureParas.3-4:the treatment .Para.5:the acupuncture can be used to treatorigindevelopmentprocedureshealth problemsPara.6:the about how acupuncture worksPara.7:the _of acupuncturetheories influencePost-readingHow to preserve and promote traditional Chinese cultural heritages such as acupunct
10、ure?AcupuncturistStudentGovernmentLanguage Points Para.1Words and phrases:1.there is evidence that2.date back to3.be used to 1.有证据表明2.始于，追溯到3.被用于used to do sth.be used to doing sth.1.There is evidence that acupuncture dates back to the Stone Age,when stone tools called bian were used to press areas
11、of the body.翻译：翻译：Important sentences有证据表明针刺疗法可追溯到石器时代，当时一种叫做“砭”的石器被用来按压身体部位。Language Points Para.2Words and phrases:1.be replaced by2.take the place of3.be made of4.the majority(of)5.in addition to6.switch to7.over time8.with variations in shape1.被替代2.代替3.由.制成(be made from)4.大多数5.除.之外（还）6.转变成，切换到7.
12、随着时间的流逝8.有着形状上的变化Some acupuncturists today still use gold and silver needles,but the majority have now switched to stainless steel ones.majority n.多数，多半 a/the majority of+不可数名词,谓语动词用数形式 +可数名词复数,谓语动词用数形式 the majority 单独作主语,谓语动词数/数均可e.g.When the manager spoke out his plan,the majority of the employees
13、 were against it.Language Points Para.3Words and phrases:1.according to2.be connected with1.按照，根据2.与.有联系Language Points Para.4Words and phrases:1.up to now2.be linked to1.直到现在2.与.有连接3.Up to now,more than 360 acupuncture points have been identified,each linked to a different part of the body.语法点拨：语法点
14、拨：each linked to是是_ 独立主格结构的逻辑主语与主句的主语不一致。独立主格结构的逻辑主语与主句的主语不一致。独立主格结构主要作状语，可表示方式、时间、原因、条件等独立主格结构主要作状语，可表示方式、时间、原因、条件等翻译：翻译：Important sentences到目前为止，已有360多个针刺穴位被确认，每个穴位对应身体的一个不同部位。独立主格结构Language Points Para.5Words and phrases:1.a wide variety of2.physical problems3.help with mental problems4.anxiety5.
15、be applied to6.abuse alcohol,tobacco or drugs1.各种各样的2.身体问题3.帮助解决心理问题4.n.焦虑，担忧 （anxious adj.）5.适用于，应用于6.滥用酒精，烟草和毒品针刺疗法也被用于治疗酗酒、嗜烟、嗜毒人群。针刺疗法也被用于治疗酗酒、嗜烟、嗜毒人群。Language Points Para.6Words and phrases:1.ease pain2.reach an agreement3.block.from.4.relate.to.1.缓解疼痛2.达成一致3.阻止4.涉及，有关Language Points Para.7Word
16、s and phrases:1.uncertainty2.be recognized e into widespread use4.recommend.as.1.n.不确定性2.被公认为3.广泛使用4.推荐.作为.假定你是李华。你的英国朋友Peter来信说他的父亲经常腰痛，听说中医疗效不错，特来信向你咨询。请你回复一封电子邮件。内容包括：1推荐针灸；2简要介绍针灸及其优点；3祝愿早日康复。注意：1词数100字左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：针灸 acupunctureDear Peter,_ Yours,Li Hua1.Type of writing(体裁体裁)：2.Writ
17、er:3.Addressee：4.Background：5.Writing task：6.Notes：The Analysis of the Writing Task(写作任务分析写作任务分析)Li Huaa letter of suggestionsPeter Peters father often suffers from waist pain.He heard that traditional Chinese medicine has a good effect.So he writes to you for advice.recommend acupuncture introduce
18、acupuncture and its advantages wish an early recovery 100 words add some details The structure of a letter of suggestions Opening lines 开场白开场白Body Paragraph主体段主体段 Closing lines 结束语结束语 greetingadvicesimple introductionadvantagesSome useful words expressionsOpening lines 开场白开场白1.I am sorry to hear tha
19、t.2.Knowing that.3.suffer from waist pain4.traditonal Chinese medicine5.have a good effect/influence/impact on sth.6.recommend7.acupunctureSome useful words expressions1.an inseparable part of 2.One of the most famous Chinese medical treatment3.It has the following advantages4.an effective means of
20、5.treat a wide variety of health problems6.be recognized as7.play a critical role in8.wrestle with9.Needles are pushed into the skin at acupuncture points so that a health problem can be treated.10.ease painBody Paragraph主体段主体段 Closing lines 结束语结束语 Some useful words expressions1.I hope that.2.I hope
21、 my sugestions will be useful to you.3.an early recovery4.Im looking forward to your reply.假定你是李华。你的英国朋友Peter来信说他的父亲经常腰痛，听说中医疗效不错，特来信向你咨询。请你回复一封电子邮件。内容包括：1推荐针灸；2简要介绍针灸及其优点；3祝愿早日康复。注意：1词数100字左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：针灸 acupunctureDear Peter,_ Yours,Li HuaDear Peter,_(很抱歉听说很抱歉听说你的父亲近来一直腰疼你的父亲近来一直腰疼).N
22、ow Id like to recommend the method of acupuncture to you.Acupuncture is _(不可分割的一部分不可分割的一部分)traditional Chinese medicine,_(它已经为中国的繁荣作出巨大的贡献它已经为中国的繁荣作出巨大的贡献了了).This technique _(已经被广泛认为是治疗各种疾病的一种有效手段了已经被广泛认为是治疗各种疾病的一种有效手段了),such as severe pain,depression and addiction.Whats more,acupuncture _(在在.起着关键作用
23、起着关键作用)the treatment of COVID-19.Last but not least,its a painless procedure and not expensive.I think your fathers symptom(症状症状)will be gone after several treatments.Hope your father will recover soon.And dont hesitate to contact me if necessary.Yours,Li HuaIm so sorry to hear that your father has been suffering from waist pain an inseparable part ofwhich has made great contributions to the prosperity of Chinahas been widely recognized as an effective treatment for a variety of diseasesplays a critical role in
