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Unit 3
Fit for life
Extended reading
By the end of this period, students will be able to:
1. grasp a basic understanding of acupuncture;
2. realize the importance and uniqueness of acupuncture;
3. explain their attitudes towards acupuncture with reasons;
4. be proud of China’s medical achievements.
Lead-in
What is happening in the pictures?
They are receiving acupuncture treatment.
Let’s watch a video about acupuncture.
Pre-reading
According to the title and pictures, what could be discussed in this article?
I think it will introduce something about acupuncture and talk about how magic the acupuncture is.
1.What’s the main purpose of the passage?
A.To present a study result about acupuncture.
B.To introduce an art of “magic needles”.
C.To explain a way to treat patients.
D.To propose new means to treat patients.
2.What’s the attitude of the author towards acupuncture?
A.Doubtful. B.Positive.
C.Regretful. D.Vague.
While-reading
Fast-reading for main ideas
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Paragraphs Main ideas
Paras._____ What is the history of acupuncture?
Paras. _____ How does the acupuncturist treat the patient?
Para. _____ What health problems can it treat?
Para. _____ How does acupuncture work?
Para. _____ What is its influence worldwide?
1&2
3&4
5
6
7
3. Try to figure out the structure and fill in the blanks.
1. Chinese acupuncture dates back to _______________.
2. What were the stone tools called bian used for in ancient times?
A.They were used to drive away wild animals.
B.They were used to build houses.
C.They were used to press certain areas of the body.
D.They were used to make medicines for the patients.
the Stone Age
Paras. 1-2
Careful-reading for details
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3. In what ways did acupuncture develop over time?
A.There are changes in material.
B.There are changes in shape.
C.There are changes in use.
D.There are changes in many aspects, including material and shape.
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4. What changes have acupuncture needles experienced?
material
shape
Bian stone
Stone needles
stainless steel