高二英语Magic needles课件1.pptVIP

* * 高 二 英 语 Module 7 Unit 2 Project reading-1 Magic needles: Chinese acupuncture 授课教师：黄 长 泰 1.麻疹 2.疟疾 3.水痘 4.中风 5.伤寒 6.诊室 measles malaria chickenpox stroke typhoid consulting room Something to review: 7. 流感 8. 病房 9. 糖尿病 10. 霍乱 11. 急诊室 12. 重症监护室 influenza / flu ward diabetes cholera emergency room ICU intensive care unit Have you ever experienced an acupuncture treatment? the magic needles 1. Which of the topics is not mentioned: history, past uses, current uses, acceptance in the West, benefits or disadvantages? The disadvantages of Chinese acupuncture are not mentioned. 2. What medical problems can acupuncture treat? Bad pains, headaches, injuries, stomach problems, blood pressure problems, addiction to cigarettes, drugs, alcohol and food (overeating). 3. How does acupuncture reduce or relieve pain? It is unclear now. One theory suggests that acupuncture blocks pain signals from reaching the spinal cord or brain. Another theory suggests acupuncture promotes the production of chemicals in the body which reduces pain. history of Chinese acupuncture (magic needles) beginning—the Stone Age practised—4,000 years developed—2,000 years ago Para 1 bian Paras 2-3 The development of Chineseacupuncture stone or pottery needles metal needles make holes on swollen areas put needles into the skin at certainpoints 365 acupuncture points about 2,000 acupuncture points Para 4 1. How does an acupuncturist examine a patient? First ask the patient’s medical history and lifestyle. And then look at the color of the patient’s skin and tongue, listen to his breathing and check his pulses. 2. How many pulses are there and what are they connected with? There’re twelve different pulses, six on each wrist. Every one is connected with a major body organ or function of an organ. 3. Why will an acupuncturist check pulses? This will help him / her find out which energy channel do