Unit 5 First Aid 主题类文拓展阅读（配套教参Word）-【步步高】2025-2026学年高二英语选择性必修第二册学习笔记（人教版·新教材）

本高中英语讲义围绕“针灸”这一核心知识点，系统梳理其历史起源（可追溯至石器时代“砭”具）、针具演变（石针、金属针到不锈钢针）、诊疗流程（望闻问切、脉诊选穴）及文化价值（列入非遗、全球应用），并通过词汇表、句型分析和练习题构建学习支架。 该资料亮点在于融合语言能力与文化意识培养，通过核心词汇（如acupuncture、pulse）和复杂句型（如同位语从句）学习提升语言理解与表达能力，借助针灸国际传播案例激发学生家国情怀。练习题（如推断题）培养思维品质，课中辅助教师高效授课，课后助力学生巩固知识、查漏补缺。

(选自译林版选择性必修第二册 Unit 3) Acupuncture：magic needles One of the most famous Chinese medical treatments is the art of “magic needles”，or Chinese acupuncture.It was developed long ago，perhaps as early as 2000 BCE.There is evidence that acupuncture dates back to the Stone Age，when stone tools called bian were used to press areas of the body. As acupuncture developed，the simple bian stones were replaced by stone needles.Eventually，metal needles began to appear and took the place of stone needles.These solid needles are made of different metals，such as gold and silver.Some acupuncturists today still use gold and silver needles，but the majority have now switched to stainless steel ones.In addition to the changes in material，the shapes of the needles have also changed over time.Originally，there were nine different kinds of needles，with variations in shape.Nowadays，the fine sharp needles that measure usually between 15 and 75 millimetres in length are still used，while most of the others have been replaced by more complex medical instruments. So what happens during a visit to the acupuncture clinic? First，the acupuncturist examines the patient，looking at the patient’s skin and tongue，listening to the sound of his or her voice and breathing，and smelling his or her breath.Then the acupuncturist asks some questions about the patient’s condition and feels his or her pulse.This is a particularly important step according to the energy theory behind acupuncture.The acupuncturist can check the pulse in three positions on each wrist，and every one of them is connected with a major body organ.By checking all the positions，the acupuncturist can find out which energy channel does not have enough energy. According to the results of the check-up，the acupuncturist then selects certain points on the body called acupuncture points.Needles are pushed into the skin at these points so that a health problem can be treated.Up to now，more than 360 acupuncture points have been identified，each linked to a different part of the body.Sometimes the needles are pushed into points near the body part affected by a disease，and sometimes into points that are not so close to it. Over the years，acupuncture has been used to treat a wide variety of health problems，including severe pains，blood pressure issues，stomach discomfort，sports injuries and weight problems.And it has been used to treat more than just physical problems—acupuncturists have discovered that the treatment helps with mental problems like depression and anxiety too.Acupuncture has also been applied to treat people who abuse alcohol，tobacco or drugs. How acupuncture actually works is not clearly understood.For example，there are different theories trying to explain how it eases pain，but no agreement has been reached.One theory explaining this phenomenon suggests that acupuncture blocks pain signals from reaching the brain.Another theory relates acupuncture to the production of a substance in the body which can reduce pain. Despite the uncertainty about its medical basis，acupuncture has become a popular form of treatment.As a unique contribution of traditional Chinese medicine，acupuncture spread to many other Asian countries，such as Japan，as early as the 6th century.It was introduced to the West around the 16th century.In 2010，acupuncture was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.Today，acupuncture is recognized as a symbol of traditional Chinese culture and has come into widespread use around the world.The World Health Organization recommends acupuncture as a good treatment for over 100 medical problems.While doubts about its safety have gradually disappeared，interest continues to grow. 1．How long is the history of acupuncture? A．2,000 years. B．1,000 years. C．4,000 years. D．3,000 years. 答案　C 2．What is the correct order of development of needles? ①stone needles　②stainless steel needles ③metal needles　④bian stones A．①③②④ B．④③①② C．④①③② D．③①④② 答案　C 3．Why should the acupuncturist check the pulse on each wrist? A．To find out which pulse is stronger. B．To find out which energy channel is weak. C．To find out more questions about the pulse. D．To find out which pulse is related to a major body organ. 答案　B 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Acupuncture is only popular in China. B．360 acupuncture points have been identified. C．How acupuncture works is clearly understood. D．Acupuncture has a widespread use in treatment. 答案　D 5．Where can you find this article? A．On a website. B．In a newspaper. C．In a storybook. D．In a health magazine. 答案　D 本文是一篇说明文，主题语境是“人与社会”中的子话题——“医学、疾病与健康”。本课文的学习旨在帮助学生了解针灸的发展，并激发学生积极弘扬传统中医药文化的热情。 1．acupuncture n．针刺疗法→acupuncturist n．针灸医生 2．stainless adj.不生锈的 3．variation n．变化；变体；变奏曲 4．pulse n．脉搏 vi.搏动，跳动；洋溢着 5．wrist n．手腕，腕关节 6．channel n．渠道；途径；水道；频道 7．abuse vt.& n．滥用；虐待；辱骂 8．alcohol n．酒；酒精 9．tobacco n．烟草；烟叶 10．drug n．毒品；药物 1．There is evidence that acupuncture dates back to the Stone Age，when stone tools called bian were used to press areas of the body. [结构分析] 此句是复合句。that引导同位语从句；when引导非限制性定语从句，修饰the Stone Age；called bian 为过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰名词stone tools。 [汉语翻译] 有证据表明针刺疗法可追溯到石器时代，当时一种名为“砭”的石器被用来按压身体部位。 2．Nowadays，the fine sharp needles that measure usually between 15 and 75 millimetres in length are still used，while most of the others have been replaced by more complex medical instruments. [结构分析] 此句是并列复合句。while连接两个并列的分句，意为“而，然而”；第一个分句中that引导定语从句，修饰the fine sharp needles。 [汉语翻译] 如今，长度通常在15至75毫米之间的形状优美的尖针仍旧被使用，而其他大多数针已被更复杂的医疗器械所取代。 3．For example，there are different theories trying to explain how it eases pain，but no agreement has been reached. [结构分析] 此句是并列复合句。but连接两个并列的分句；第一个分句中，trying...是现在分词短语作后置定语，修饰theories，how引导宾语从句。 [汉语翻译] 例如，有不同的理论试图解释它是如何减轻疼痛的，但还没有达成一致。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $