【牛津译林版】2014届高考英语复习精品一轮课件选修七Unit 2project.pptVIP

* Unit 2 Project Magic needles: Chinese acupuncture the magic needles Fast reading Scan the text and find which of the topics is not mentioned: The disadvantages of Chinese acupuncture are not mentioned. history, past uses, current uses, benefits and disadvantages. history of Chinese acupuncture (magic needles) began—the Stone Age be practised—4,000years be developed—2,000 years ago Para1 bian the development of Chinese acupuncture stone or pottery needles metal needles make holes on swollen areas of the body put needles into the skin at certain points on the body 365 acupuncture points about 2,000 acupuncture points Paras 2-3 Para 4 1. How does an acupuncturist examine a patient? 2. How many pulses are there and what are they connected with? 3. Why will an acupuncturist check pulses? 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 doesn’t have enough energy.  Some of the medical problems that can be treated by acupuncture include very bad pain, such as neck and back pains, headaches, injuries, stomach problems and blood pressure problems. Some people have also used acupuncture to treat addictions to cigarettes, drugs, alcohol and food Para 5 What medical problems can acupuncture treat? *