1、Extended ReadingAcupuncture:magic needlesUnit 3 Fit for lifeWaiting for a love If theres love in this life,theres no obstacle that cant be defeated.For every tyrant a tear for the vulnerableIn every lost soul the bones of a miracleFor every dreamer a dream were unstoppableLead inMrs Rong often sting
2、s(扎扎)me with needles,however,I think needles are more useful in other aspects,such as.Lead-inWhat is acupuncture?What is acupuncture?What is acupuncture?Acupuncture is the use of needles to treat peoples health problems.Lead-inHow does acupuncture work?ReadingListen and figure out the structure.点击点击
3、添加标题添加标题点击点击添加标题添加标题 What is the history of acupuncture?_ How does the acupuncturist treat the patient?_ What health problems can it treat?_ How does acupuncture work?_ What is its influence worldwide?_Paras 1&2Paras 3&4Para 5Para 6Para 7When was Chinese acupuncture developed?Careful readingPara.1Ca
4、reful readingPara.2What is the history of acupuncture?Careful readingHistory of acupunctureCareful readingPara.3How does the acupuncturist treat the patient?Careful 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
5、;identified;linked to;points near the body part;not so close to.Careful readingPara.5Whathealthproblemscanit treat?Severe painsBlood pressure issuesStomach discomfortSports injuriesWeight problemsMental problemsAlcohol,tobacco or drugs abuseCareful readingPara.6How does acupuncture work?different th
6、eories no agreementCareful readingPara.7What is its influence worldwide?Would you be interested in getting an acupuncture treatment if you had a health problem?Give at least two reasons.Step 4 Step 4 DiscussionDiscussionAcupuncture is becoming increasingly popular Acupuncture is becoming increasingl
7、y popular worldwide.worldwide.China should carry on the essence(精髓)of traditional Chinese medicine while pursuing innovations(革新)in the field,President Xi stressed.If your foreign friend David is interested in acupuncture,how If your foreign friend David is interested in acupuncture,how will you int
8、roduce about it?will you introduce about it?假设你是李华，你的朋友大卫对针灸疗法很感兴趣，想要进一步了解中假设你是李华，你的朋友大卫对针灸疗法很感兴趣，想要进一步了解中国的针灸疗法。请你一篇文章向他介绍针灸疗法的神奇之处。内容要点如下：国的针灸疗法。请你一篇文章向他介绍针灸疗法的神奇之处。内容要点如下：1.1.中国针灸疗法的起源和发展；中国针灸疗法的起源和发展；2.2.针灸疗法的简要操作过程和效果；针灸疗法的简要操作过程和效果；3.3.针灸疗法的地位及影响。针灸疗法的地位及影响。注意：词数注意：词数8080左右左右Step 5 WritingStep
9、 5 WritingDear foreign friends,Hearing that you are very keen on Chinese acupuncture and want to know about its magic,Id like to tell you something about it.Chinese acupuncture originated in the Stone Age,when bian stones were used to press areas of the body.As acupuncture developed,stone needles to
10、ok 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 needles are often between 15 and 75 millimetres long.The acupuncturist examines the patient by looking a
11、t 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 questions and feeling pulses.After that,needles are pushed into the skin at certain points so that some health probl
12、ems 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 recommends acupuncture as a good treatment for over 100 medical problem.Hope the information can help you.Thank you!Your
13、s!Li HuaWriting 假定你是李华。你的英国朋友假定你是李华。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：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；推荐针灸；2简要介绍针灸及其优点；简要介绍针灸及其优点；3祝愿早日康复。祝愿早日康复。注意：注意：1词数词数100字左右；字左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：针灸考词汇：针灸 acupunctureSample writingDear Gerry,Im so so
14、rry to hear that your father has been suffering from waist pain.Now Id like to recommend the method of acupuncture to you.Acupuncture is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine,which boasts a long history of over two thousand years.This technique has been widely recognized as an effective tr
15、eatment for a variety of diseases,such as neck pain,back pain and waist pain.Whats more,its a painless procedure with thin needles inserted into the body.I think your fathers symptom will dissolve after several treatments.Hope your father will recover soon.And dont hesitate to contact me if necessar
16、y.SummaryPresident Xi stressed,China should carry on the essence(精髓精髓)of TCM while pursuing innovations(革新革新)in the field.A hopeful futureNowadays,acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular worldwide.Waiting for a love If theres love in this life,theres no obstacle that cant be defeated.For every
17、tyrant a tear for the vulnerableIn every lost soul the bones of a miracleFor every dreamer a dream were unstoppableOne of the most famous Chinese medical treatments is the art of“magic needles”,or Chinese acupuncture.It was developed long ago,perhaps as early as 2000 BCE I grew up in Africa,_ at lea
18、st I should say that I spend much of the first ten years of my life there.(06辽宁)A.and B.or C.so D.butB一：引起主语从句，放句首；二：引起不定式；三：介词后用；四：引起表语从句，同位语从句；五：whether or not/whetheror not;ifor notAs acupuncture developed,the simple bian stones were replaced by stone needles.(line 5)Eventually,metal needles bega
19、n to appear and took the place of stone needls.(line 6)Most of the others have been replaced by more complex medical instruments.(lines 12-13)be in place of sb./sth.;take the place of sb./sth.;take ones placereplace sb./be replaced by more phrases about“place”in place 在适当的位置 out of place 不在适当的位置;不合适
20、的;不恰当的in the first place 首先put in place 准备就绪 The manager resigned last week and the company found it difficult to find an able man to _ him.A.take the place of B.take place2.The famous park was _ place of beauty before the attack took _ place.A.a;a B.a;/C.the;the D.the;a3.Many people in the credit i
21、ndustry expect that credit cards will eventually _ paper money for almost every purchase.A.exchange B.reduce C.replace D.trade4.His behaviour at the party last night seemed rather _,which surprised many of us.A.out of practice B.out of envy C.out of place D.out of shape5.Having lived in the town for
22、 quite a few years,Mr.Johnson no longer felt _ among the local people.A.out of order B.out of place C.out of control D.out of the questionout of question 毫无疑问毫无疑问out of the question 不可能不可能Some acupuncturists today still use gold and silver needles,but the majority have now switched to stainless stee
23、l 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1)When the manager spoke out his plan,the majority of the employees _ against it.2)Of course,most immigrants did not get rich overnight,but the _ of them were eventually able to improve upon their f
24、ormer standard of living.A.maximum B.minority C.majority D.minimum当然,大多数移民不是一夜之间就发财的,但是他们大多最终改善了自己的生活水平。maximum 意为最大限量;最高点;maximizeminority 意为少数,半数以下;majority 意为大多数;minimum 意为最低限度,最低点。minimizeOne theory explaining this phenomenon suggests that acupuncture blocks pain signals from reaching the brain.
25、Another theory relates acupuncture to the production of a substance in the body which can reduce pain1.The office is four _(block)away from here.2.Something _(block)the flow of the liquid in the pipe.3.We must try all means _ (block)the spread of the epidemic.4.The string of lofty Himalayan peaks bl
26、ocks the moist air currents _(blow)up from the Indian Ocean.5.All our plans _ (block)by our opponents.Text Review4.Needles _(push)into the skin _ these points so that a health problem can be treated.Text Review5.Up to now,more than 360 acupuncture points _ _(identify),each _(link)to a different part of the body.6.but no agreement _(reach).7.One theory _(explain)this phenomenon suggests that acupuncture blocks pain signals from _(reach)the brain.8.In 2010,acupuncture was included in the UNESCO _(tangible)Cultural Heritage List.Homework
