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课件网) Unit 3 Fit for life Extended reading 1 Step Brainstorming 1. What can you think of when talking about the Chinese medical achievements 2. Have you ever experienced acupuncture What do you know about it 2 Step Predicting 1. What aspects will be talked about in the article 2. What magic has acupuncture brought to us The main idea of each paragraph: 3 Global reading Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Para. 6 Para. 7 The origin of acupuncture The development of acupuncture needles The process of diagnosis The health problems acupuncture can be used to treat The theories behind acupuncture The process of treatment Step Read para. 1 and finish the exercises. 4 Careful reading What is the history of acupuncture Acupuncture is a Chinese medical treatment with a history of about 4,000 years, which probably dates back to the Stone Age. Step ◆Answer the following True or False questions, please correct it if false: 4 Careful reading The most famous Chinese medical treatment is the art of “magic needles”, or Chinese acupuncture. It was developed long ago, as early as 2,000 BCE. Acupuncture dates back to the Stone Age, when stone tools called bian were used to press areas of the body. T F F the most famous medical treatment→One of the most famous ... as early as→perhaps as early as ... Step Read para. 2 and answer the following question. 4 Careful reading What changes have acupuncture needles experienced Material nine different kinds of needles stone needles metal needles stainless steel needles Shape fine and sharp bian stones Step Read para. 3–4 and answer the following questions. 4 Careful reading How does the acupuncturist treat the patient examine the patient ask some questions check the pulse ① ② ③ Step Read para. 3–4 and answer the following questions. 4 Careful reading What will the acupuncturist do according to the results of the check-up How many acupuncture points have been identified More than 360 acupuncture points have been identified up to now. According to the results of the check-up, the acupuncturist then selects certain points on the body called acupuncture points. Needles are pushed into the skin at these points. Step Read para. 5–6 and answer the following questions. 4 Careful reading ·What health problems can acupuncture treat ·How does acupuncture work Acupuncture is used as a treatment for various physical and mental conditions, including severe pains, blood pressure issues, depression and anxiety. How acupuncture works is not clearly understood, although there have been different theories to explain it. Step Read para. 7 and answer the following question. 4 Careful reading · What is its influence worldwide Nowadays, acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. People have less doubt about its safety while taking more interest in it. Step Write a short passage summarizing the use of acupuncture as a medical treatment. 5 Summarizing Main idea ... ...
