1、Extended ReadingAcupuncture:magic needlesUnit 3 Fit for lifeLead-in(1)What common medical treatments do you know of?(2)Which treatment do people usually prefer,Western medicine or Chinese medicine?Gua shaAcupunctureCuppingthe thermal bathsLead-inWhat is acupuncture?Lead-inHow does acupuncture work?T
2、he main idea of each paragraph:Fast-readingpara.1para.2para.3para.4para.5para.6para.7The origin of acupunctureThe development of acupunctureThe process of diagnosisThe process of treatmentThe health problems acupuncture can be used to treatThe theories behind acupunctureThe influence of acupunctureT
3、he main idea of each part:Fast-readingPara.1Para.2Para.3-4Para.5-6Para.7Brief introduction about acupuncture Development of acupunctureRoutine of visiting the acupuncture clinicApplication in treating several health problems with unknown theoriesGrowing interest in acupuncture around the worldWhen w
4、as Chinese acupuncture developed?Careful readingPara.1Careful readingPara.2What changes have acupuncture needles experienced?Careful readingdevelopment of acupuncture needlesCareful readingPara.3NoImageHow does the acupuncturist diagnose the patient?Careful readingPara.4NoImage针灸理疗取穴原则：针灸理疗取穴原则：1.1.
5、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.Careful readingPara.5Whathealthproblemscanit treat?Severe painsBlood pressure issuesStomach discomfortSports injuriesWeight problemsMent
6、al problemsAlcohol,tobacco or drugs abuseCareful readingPara.6How does acupuncture work?different theories no agreementCareful readingPara.7What is its influence worldwide?Discussion1.Would you be interested in getting an acupuncture treatment if you had a health problem?Please give at least two rea
7、sons.2.How to preserve traditional Chinese cultural heritage such as acupuncture?Discussion Yes,I would be interested in having an acupuncture treatment if I had a health problem,for two reasons.First,acupuncture is a traditional Chinese treatment that has been practised over a long time,so I believ
8、e that it must work,or else its practice would have died out long ago.Second,many people in my family have had acupuncture treatments,and they always feel better afterwards.So I believe acupuncture is an effective treatment for many different health problems.Discussion No,I would not be interested i
9、n having an acupuncture treatment if I had a health problem,for two reasons.First,I am afraid of needles,so just the thought of having needles stuck into my body makes me anxious.I am sure any person who shares my fear will feel the same.Second,the effects of acupuncture treatments often do not show
10、 right away and multiple treatments are usually needed,which means it might take longer to cure a medical condition than common medicine.I do not think I could endure the pain for so long.Discussion First of all,the advantages of acupuncture should be emphasized.As the patient does not have to take
11、any medicine,it is relatively safer for people who are allergic to some medicines.Secondly,the acupuncturists can try to identify more acupuncture points related to different problems.This could attract more people to use it.They can also invent new ways to combine acupuncture with modern medical te
12、chnology and instruments.Thirdly,more research can be done about how acupuncture works.If there is a clearer explanation about how it treats illnesses,more people might choose to use it.Overall,we should be proud of our culture and have confidence in our traditional medical practices such as acupuncture.Meanwhile,as a member of the younger generation,we should be aware of its importance and beautyNoImage
