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Part Ⅱ VIEWING WORKSHOP,READING CLUB 1 & READING CLUB 2
READING CLUB 1 TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
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What do you know about Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Introduction of TCM:
Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), is a label that covers a broad range of traditional medicine practices spread throughout Asia, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, and dietary therapy. The common thread among these diverse practices is a system for balancing the various functions of the body,based on Daoist principles of yin yang and other metaphysical belief systems,that originated during the Warring States Period in regions that are now part of China.These practices are a common part of medical care throughout East Asia, accounting for roughly 75% of worldwide use, but are considered alternative medicine in the western world.
Diagnostic Method of TCM:
LOOK(望),SMELL(闻),ASK(问),PALPATION(切)
The Forms of TCM:
Traditional Chinese medical science cures people with traditional Chinese herb medicine(中药), acupuncture and moxibustion(针灸),Chinese Medical Massage(推拿),cupping(拔罐),Qigong(气功), food therapy(食疗), and skin scraping(刮痧). The idea is to help the patient recover by achieving the natural balance of his yin and yang.
Read for general understanding
Read through the text and draw a mind map.While reading, pay special attention to the subtitles.
Read for details.
Read the text carefully and choose the best answers.
1.Which isn't the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine?
A.Treating diseases.
B.Helping well-being.
C.Preventing diseases.
D.Balancing yin and yang.
2.What is the method of TCM treatment?
A.By the pulse.
B.By asking the patient.
C.By taking your temperature.
D.By restoring the balance of energies.
答案:1~2 DD
Critical thinking(批判性思维)
What are the most popular TCM treatments? Which treatments would you recommend?
答案:Answers may vary.
READING CLUB 2 DNA DETECTIVES
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1.Which picture represents DNA?
2.Which statement is