牛津英语M7U2Project课件.pptVIP

Paragraphs 5-7 1. What medical problems can acupuncture treat? Severe pains, headaches, injuries, stomach problems, high blood pressure, smokers, alcoholics and people who are addicted to drugs. 2. How does acupuncture reduce or relieve pain? It is unclear now. One theory suggests that acupuncture blocks pain signals from reaching the brain. Another theory relates acupuncture to the production of chemicals in the body which reduce pain. What are your thoughts on acupuncture? What are the possible advantages or disadvantages of acupuncture? Which is better, Chinese medicine or Western medicine? Language points 1. let out的主要意思有: 1) 泄露(机密),透露 I’ll never tell you another secret if you let this one out. Someone has let the news out. 2) 发出(叫声) The girl suddenly let out a scream. 3) 出租 Boats are let out for thirty Yuan per hour in the park. (NMET 2004湖南卷) He accidentally ____ he had quarreled with his wife and that he hadnt been home for a couple of weeks. let out B. took care C. made sure D. made out A 2. sharp sharp主要用作形容词,基本意思是“锋利的”,但在描述具体名词时,意思可能有所引申,翻译时要根据具体名词选择合适的汉语形容词,如当它描述声音的时候可译为“刺耳的”,描述眼睛时译为“敏锐的”,描述疼痛时译为“剧烈的”等等。 I cut my finger on a sharp stone. Their sharp voices cried about him on all sides. She studied the young man with her sharp bright eyes. It’s not a sharp pain, just sort of a dull ache. 此外,sharp也可以用作副词,意思是“突然”,“整”等。如: The road turns sharp to the right. Come at two o’clock sharp. Nowadays, there is a _____ increase in children’s creativity, for they are greatly encouraged to develop their talents. (2011 福建) A. sharp??? B. slight?? C. natural??? D. modest 解析:本句要从句意的角度解题:现今,因为孩子被极大地鼓励开发他们的才艺,（所以）孩子的创造力有一个迅速的上山。sharp “迅速的”;slight“轻微的”; natural“自然的”; modest“谦虚的” A 3. There is evidence that acupuncture began during the Stone Age, when stone tools called bian were used to press areas of the body. 1) 句子结构分析:that引导一个同位语从句,补充说明前面的ev