《新编大学实用英语--综合教程练习册（一）》 Unit 3-4 练习.docVIP

Unit 3 Beauty and Sports 美容与运动 Teaching plan Text A Text B Words feature, cure, adopt, observe, signal, originate, refrain convince, arise, claim, concern, discount Phrases contribute to, in harmony with, take its toll on, due to take…into…account, concerned with, not only… but also Skills Grammar Attributive Clauses Writing Application Letter Background Information 1. Yoga provides one of the best means of self-improvement and attaining ones full potential. In the advanced stages of yoga, superconscious states are attained which result in a feeling of bliss, deep peace and the emergence of psychic powers. Yoga was developed and perfected over the centuries by philosophers and mystics in India. It is basically a method by which we increase the bodys supply of energy and remove any interference to the transmission of energy throughout the body. Yoga has specialized in this subject for thousands of years, and streamlined the methods to attain this aim. These days, yoga classes are being held at most health and wellness centers across the United States. Along with meditation, it is probably one of the most popular alternative therapy. Many physicians, who are skeptical about the efficacy of alternative medicine, support yoga with a passion. There are many clinical studies that show the effectiveness of yoga. And the best part of it is that it is something that can be done in the comfort of your home. A few breathing exercises recommended by yoga will go a long way towards better health and relaxation. 2. Cosmetic surgery has become one of the most popular trends in America today. Whether you are reading a magazine, watching the news, or a television program, you are likely to see something about cosmetic surgery. Within the past year, there have been several television programs dedicated to people “bettering” themselves through body augmenting surgeries. With the airing of shows cosmetic surgery has become a normal part of American life. With programs like these co