跨文化交际中英文化对比unit 7 keys and transcripts.docxVIP

Keys to Unit 7 Medicine and Fitness Section A Traditional Chinese medicine and exercises Passage 1 Reading comprehension 1T 2F 3T 4T 5F 6T 7T 2略 Verbal expression 1略 Preparing herbal decoctions Transcript Containers for preparing herbal decoction: Ceramic containers are preferable in preparing herbal decoctions because they are chemically stable and heat can be transmitted evenly and well preserved. Metal containers are not suitable for preparing herbal decoction. Cleaning of the pot: The pot for preparing herbal decoctions should be washed thoroughly after each use. This is to prevent the residue from interfering with Chinese herbal medicines to be decocted in the next preparation. Preparation procedures: Rinse the Chinese herbal medicines under running water to remove dirt and to keep the Chinese herbal medicines clean. Soak the Chinese herbal medicines in clean water. Add water until it is about 2-3 cm above the medicines. Bring the water to boiling point with strong heat, then shift to gentle heat and simmer for another 30 - 45 minutes. Stir the medicine 2-3 times during decocting. Strain the decoction when it is ready. Tips on preparing herbal decoctions: One should follow the instructions of Chinese medicine practitioner in preparing some Chinese herbal medicines that require special decocting time and method. Generally, a dose of Chinese herbal medicines can be decocted once or twice. For the second decoction, less water should be added for cooking as the medicines need not be soaked again. Be careful not to overcook the Chinese herbal medicines. Overcooking will affect the active ingredients and hence the effectiveness of the Chinese medicines. Overcooked decoction is not suitable for consumption. Burnt Chinese herbal medicines should not be decocted again since the quality had been affected. (265 words) Critical thinking and cultural exploration Eight Principles of diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine Generally, the first and most important step in pat