Unit 3 Extended reading Acupuncture magic needles -高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第二册.pptx

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1、 B5U3 Extended reading Acupuncture:magic needles Step 1:Lead-inWhats it about?Whats it about?Whats it about?Whats it about?Chinese acupunctureChinese acupunctureChinese acupunctureChinese acupunctureChinese acupuncureStep 2 Fast readingDefinition and _(P1)_ in material and shapes(P2)The _acupuncturi

2、ststreat the patients(P3-4)Treatment _(P5)_ explaining howit eases pain(P6)_(P7)historyChangeswayeffectTheoriesInfluenceStep 3 Careful readingAcupuncture is a Chinese medical treatment with a history of about _.A.2000 years.B.4000 years.C.1000 years.D.3000 years.One of the most famous Chinese medica

3、l treatments is the art of“magic needles”,or Chinese acupuncture.It was developed long ago,perhaps as early as 2000 BCE.There is evidence that acupuncture dates back to the Stone Age,when stone toolscalled bian were used to press areas of the body.B2.Put the following pictures in order according to

4、paragraph 2.Stone needlesBianmetal needlesstainless steel needlesAs acupuncture developed,the simple bian stones were replaced by stone needles.Eventually,metal needles began to appear and took the place of stone needles.These solid needles are made of different metals,such as gold and silver.Some a

5、cupuncturists today still use gold and silver needles,but the majority have now switched to stainless steel ones.In addition to the changes in material,the shapes of the needles have also changed over time.Originally,there were nine differentkinds of needles,with variations in shape.Nowadays,the fin

6、e sharp needles that measure usually between 15 and 75 millimetres in length are still used,while most of the others have been replaced by more complex medical instruments.Talk about the ways acupuncturists treat the patientsLookListenSmellAskSkinTongueSound of Voice and BreathBreathQuestions about

7、conditionsFeel/CheckPulsePushNeedles intopointsSo what happens during a visit to the acupuncture clinic?First,the acupuncturist examines the patient,looking at the patients skin and tongue,listening to the sound of his or her voice and breathing,and smelling his or her breath.Then the acupuncturist

8、asks some questions about the patients condition and feels his or her pulse.This is a particularly important step according to the energy theory behind acupuncture.The acupuncturist can check the pulse in three positions on each wrist,and every one of them is connected with a major body organ.By che

9、cking all the positions,the acupuncturist can find out which energy channel does not have enough energy.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 so that a health probl

10、em can be treated.Up to now,more than 360 acupuncture points have been identified,each linked to a different part of the body.Sometimes the needles are pushed into points near the body part affected bya disease,and sometimes into points that are not so close to it.What health problems can Acupunctur

11、e treat?Severe painsBlood pressure issuesstomach discomfortSports injuriesWeight problemsDepressionAnxietyAlcohol addictionTobaccoaddictionDrugs addictionPhysical problemsMental problemsAddictive diseasesOver the years,acupuncture has been used to treat a wide variety of health problems,including se

12、vere pains,blood pressure issues,stomach discomfort,sports injuries and weight problems.And it has been used to treat more than just physical problemsacupuncturists have discovered that the treatment helps with mental problems like depression and anxiety too.Acupuncture has also been applied to trea

13、t people who abuse alcohol,tobacco or drugs.Which following statement is TRUE about how acupuncture works?A.It can stop pain signals from reaching the brain.B.It can reduce pain by producing a substance in the body.C.It has the ability to make people unaware of the pain.D.The real theory explaining

14、how it eases pain has not been figured out.How acupuncture actually works is not clearly understood.For example,there are different theories trying to explain how it eases pain,but no agreement has been reached.One theory explaining this phenomenon suggests that acupuncture blocks pain signals from

15、reaching the brain.Another theory relates acupuncture to the production of a substance in the body which can reduce pain.What is acupunctures influence worldwide?What is acupunctures influence worldwide?Despite the uncertainty about its medical basis,acupuncture has become a popular form of treatmen

16、t.As a unique contribution of traditional Chinese medicine,acupuncture spread to many other Asian countries,such as Japan,as early as the 6th century.It was introduced to the West around the 16th century.In 2010,acupuncture was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.Today,acupunctu

17、re is recognized as a symbol of traditional Chinese culture and has come into widespread use around the world.The World Health Organization recommends acupuncture as a good treatment for over 100 medical problems.While doubts about its safety have gradually disappeared,interest continues to grow.Would you be interested in getting an acupuncture treatment if you had a health problem?Give at least two reasons.Step 4 Discussion