1、Acupuncture:magic needlesExtended ReadingBrainstormingPre-readingWhat types of TCM(Traditional Chinese Medicine)do you know?When it comes to acupuncture,what do you think of?needles,acupuncture point,acupuncturist,symptoms.BrainstormingPre-reading What is acupuncture?Video-watchingPre-reading What d
2、oes Jiu mean?What is the function of having zhen jiu on zu san li?Background information:Zhen jiu(acupuncture)Zhen:needlesJiu:moxibustionXue wei(acupuncture point)To smoke certain parts of the human body Having zhen jiu on zu san li(足三里),it can promote digestion.TCM(Traditional Chinese medicine)Skim
3、mingWhile-readingRead the passage quickly and then fill in the blanks.Para.1:Para.2:Para.3:Para.4:Para.5:The_ of acupuncture needlesThe process of _The process of _The _acupuncture can be used to treatThe _ of acupunctureorigin/introductiondevelopmentdiagnosistreatmenthealth problem诊断；判断诊断；判断Para.6:
4、The _ behind acupuncturetheoriesPara.7:The _of acupunctureinfluenceScanningWhile-readingWhen was Chinese acupuncture developed?Para.1追溯到追溯到.ScanningWhile-readingWhat was the development of materials and shapes for acupuncture?Para.2The development of acupuncture2000 BCstone needles different shapesd
5、ifferent materialsgoldstainless steelbianmetal needlessilvergoldsilverstainless steelstone needles2000 BCExamination ObjectiveLooking(1)_(2)_The sound of the patients voice and breathingSmelling(3)_(4)_The patients conditionFeeling(5)_The patients skin and tongueListeningThe patients breathAskingThe
6、 patients pulse The process of diagnosisScanningWhile-readingPara.3ScanningWhile-readingPara.4针灸理疗取穴原则：针灸理疗取穴原则：1.1.就近取穴就近取穴 2.2.循经取穴循经取穴How does the acupuncturist treat the patient?acupuncture points;are pushed into;identified;linked to;points near the body part;not so close to.ScanningWhile-readin
7、gPara.5Whathealthproblemscanit treat?Severe painsBlood pressure issuesStomach discomfortSports injuriesWeight problemsMental problemsAlcohol,tobacco or drugs abuse How many theories behind acupuncture dose the author introduce?different theoriesScanningWhile-readingPara.6the acupuncture produce a su
8、bstance in the body which can reduce painthe acupuncture blocks pain signals from reaching the brain.What is its influence worldwide?ScanningWhile-readingPara.7TimeEvent In the 6th century(1)_.(2)_Acupuncture was introduced to the West.In 2010(3)_.(4)_Acupuncture is recognized as a symbol of traditi
9、onal Chinese culture,and has come into widespread use around the world.(5)_.Acupuncture spread to many other Asian countries such as Japan.Around the 16th century Acupuncture was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.Today The World Health Organization recommends acupuncture as a
10、good treatment for over 100 medical problems.Whats the main purpose of the passage?A.To present a study result about acupuncture.B.To introduce an art of“magic needles”.C.To explain a way to treat patients.D.To propose new means to treat patients.Whats the attitude of the author towards acupuncture?A.Doubtful B.PositiveC.RegretfulD.VagueAppreciationPost-readingTCM?Traditional Chinese MedicineTraditional Chinese MedicineChina should carry on the essence(精髓精髓)of TCM while pursuing innovations(革新革新)in the field,President Xi stressed.AppreciationPost-readingThank you!BY ZYHBY ZYHBY ZYH
