Unit 5 Learning from nature Using language(2): Listening 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第三册

Using language(2)： Listening Unit 5　Learning from nature By the end of this period, students will be able to: 1. understand human beings’ learning from animals and properly use the vocabulary to talk about the relevant topics; 2. establish the concept of learning from animals and living in harmony with the animals. How much do you know about Wu Qin Xi ? Read the passage and answer the questions. One of the outstanding features of traditional Chinese martial arts is the way they imitate animal movements. This came about because many Chinese martial artists admired the natural instincts (自然本性), senses and fighting abilities that animals possess in order to survival in the wild. The first set of animal-imitating (仿生) exercises came into being about 2,000 years ago. It was called Wu Qin Xi, or Five-animal Exercises, created by Hua Tuo (ca145–208). As a physician during the Han Dynasty, Hua Tuo is often credited with being the first in China to use anesthesia (麻醉) during surgery. He was known as the best physician of his time, and was an expert in acupuncture (针灸). 1. Why were Chinese martial artists inspired by animal movements? Because many Chinese martial artists admired the natural instincts, senses and fighting abilities that animals possess in order to survive in the wild. 2 What were Hua Tuo’s achievements? Hua Tuo created Wu Qin Xi. He was the first physician to use anesthesia during surgery in China. He was known as the best physician of his time and he was an expert in acupuncture. Listen to the conversation about Wu Qin Xi and tick the topics mentioned by the speakers. The creator of Wu Qin Xi Who can practise the exercises Why these animals were chosen Physical benefits Mental benefits How to teach the exercises ✔ ✔ ✔ Wu Qin Xi was created by Hua Tuo almost 2,000 years ago. It means “Five-animals Exercises”，and each animal is 1.____________________________. By doing these exercises, people learn from these animals and help 2.__________________________