1、Unit 3 Fit for lifeExtended Reading:Acupuncture: magic needlesu 内容分析：【What】本板块的语篇是选自健康杂志的说明文，介绍了一项中国传统医术针灸。文章详细讲解了针灸的演变历史、诊疗过程以及针灸所能医治的疾病和其原理猜想，并指出针灸作为中华优秀传统文化的一个符号已经拥有世界范围内的影响力，使学生在获得对针灸的基本认识之余还能够感受传承千年的中华优秀传统文化的魅力。【Why】本板块的语篇通过对针灸的介绍，旨在帮助学生了解博大精深的中国传统医学，坚定文化自信；通过说明针灸对世界的影响，使学生懂得弘扬和发展中华优秀传统文化的重要性和必
2、要性。【How】本板块的语篇是一篇说明文，结构清晰：作者首先说明了针灸作为一项古老的医术有着悠久的历史；其次介绍了针的材质和形态随着历史发展和科技进步而不断变化；随后陈述了针灸诊疗过程中采取的传统中医望、闻、问、切等诊疗方法，以及相关的医学名词，如“经脉”“穴位”等；接着说明针灸不仅可以诊治身体疾病，对一些心理问题甚至不良嗜好也有一定作用；最后指出虽然针灸背后的医学原理还没有统一的结论，但其对传统中医乃至世界医学都有着独特贡献和深远影响。文章主题明确，详略得当；作者运用简洁明了的语言说明了针灸的神奇之处。u 教学目标：By the end of this section, students w
3、ill 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.u 教学重难点：Students will figure out a little bit hard for them to:1. retell the history of acupuncture;2. explain the reasons
4、why acupuncture is important in treatment.u 教学过程：Step 1 Lead-inFirst ask Ss a question: What is acupuncture? Let Ss talk freely about what they have known about acupuncture.Watch a short video: How does acupuncture work? Step 2 ReadingListen and then figure out the structure of the article: What is
5、the history of acupuncture? _ How does the acupuncturist treat the patient?_ What health problems can it treat? _ How does acupuncture work? _ What is its influence worldwide? _ Key: Paras 1&2; Paras 3&4; Para 5; Para 6; Para 7Step 3 Careful ReadingPara.1When was Chinese acupuncture developed?Para.
6、2What is the history of acupuncture? Para. 3How does the acupuncturist treat the patient?First, the acupuncturist examines the patient, looking at the patients 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
7、questions about the patients condition and fells his or her pulse.Para. 4How does the acupuncturist treat the patient?acupuncture points;are pushed into;identified;linked to;points near the body part;not so close to.Para. 5Whathealthproblemscanit treat?Severe painsBlood pressure issuesStomach discom
8、fortSports injuriesWeight problemsMental problemsAlcohol, tobacco or drugs abusePara. 6How does acupuncture work?different theories; no agreementPara. 7What is its influence worldwide?Step 4 DiscussionWould you be interested in getting an acupuncture treatment if you had a health problem? Please giv
9、e at least two reasons.Step 5 Video about acupunctureEnjoy the video if time permits.Step 6Language points1. 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. (lines 1-2)I grew up in Afric
10、a, _ at least I should say that I spend much of the first ten years of my life there. (06辽宁) A. and B. or C. so D. but Answer: B Have a try1). John plays football _, if not better than, David.A. as well B. as well as C. so well D. so well as2). In ancient times, people rarely travelled long distance
11、s and most farmers only travelled _ the local market. (2010上海)A. longer than B. more than C. as much as D. as far as3). Did you finish reading the book yesterday? No. I just went _ the third line on page 86.A. as long as B. as much as C. as far as D. as many asAnswers: BDC2. There is evidence that a
12、cupuncture dates back to the Stone Age, when stone tools called bian. . (lines 22-23)evidence后面的that从句是一个_从句 （同位语从句）stone age后面的when从句是一个 _ 从句 （非限定性定语从句）当两个指同一事物的句子成分放在同等的位置时，一个句子成分可以用来解释和说明另一个句子成分，后者叫做前者的同位语。做同位语的从句叫同位语从句。同位语从句一般跟在某些名词的后面，用以说明和解释前面名词的具体内容，这样的名词通常有：news, fact, idea, truth, hope, pro
13、blem, wish, information, promise, answer, evidence, report, explanation, suggestion, advice, conclusion等抽象名词。Have a try1). Information has been put forward _ more middle school graduates will be admitted to universities. (that)2).I have no idea _ he went home, perhaps by bike. (how)3). He hasnt made
14、 the decision whether/if he will go there. (whether)4). She raised the question _ we could get the fund. (how/whether)5). There is much chance _ Bill will recover from his injury for the race. (A) A that B. which C. until D. if3. As acupuncture developed, the simple bian stones were replaced by ston
15、e needles. (line 5) Eventually, metal needles began to appear and took the place of stone needles. (line 6)Most of the others have been replaced by more complex medical instruments. (lines 12-13)be in place of sb./sth.; in ones place; take the place of sb./sth.; take ones placereplace sb./be replace
16、d by more phrases about “place”:in place 在适当的位置 out of place 不在适当的位置; 不合适的; 不恰当的in the first place 首先put in place 准备就绪 Have a try1). The manager resigned last week and the company found it difficult to find an able man to _ him.A. take in the place of B. take place of C. take the place of D. take pl
17、ace2). The famous park was _ place of beauty before the attack took _ place.A. a; a B. a; / C. the; the D. the; a3). Many people in the credit industry expect that credit cards will eventually _ paper money for almost every purchase.A. exchange B. reduce C. replace D. trade4). His behaviour at the p
18、arty last night seemed rather _, which surprised many of us.A. out of practice B. out of envyC. out of place D. out of shape5). Having lived in the town for quite a few years, Mr. Johnson no longer felt _ among the local people.A. out of order B. out of place C. out of control D. out of the question
19、Answers: CBCCB4. Some acupuncturists today still use gold and silver needles, but the majority have now switched to stainless steel ones. (lines 8-9)majority n.多数，多半a/ the majority of +不可数名词, 谓语动词用单数形式 +可数名词复数, 谓语动词用复数形式the majority 单独作主语, 谓语动词单数/复数均可1) When the manager spoke out his plan, the _ of
20、the employees _ against it. A. majority; were B. most; were C. most; did D. majority; did2) Of course, most immigrants did not get rich overnight, but the _ of them were eventually able to improve upon their former standard of living. A. maximum B. minority C. majority D. minimumAnswers: AC5. Acupun
21、cture has also been applied to treat people who abuse alcohol, tobacco or drugs. (lines 33-34)Have a tryabuse v.滥用；辱骂；虐待；辜负n.滥用；恶习Its easy to abuse ones power. _He abused his wife and children. _He has abused my confidence in him. _ Dont abuse your eyes by reading in a bad light. _Instead of debatin
22、g the issues the candidates abused each other._6. 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. (lines 37-39)block v.堵塞，挡住（的路），阻挡（对手）
23、n.一组，大楼，大厦，街区，大块block sb./sth. (from) doing/being done1). The office is four _ (block) away from here.2). Something _ (block) the flow of the liquid in the pipe.3). We must try all means _ (block) the spread of the epidemic.4). The string of lofty Himalayan peaks blocks the moist air currents _ (blo
24、w) up from the Indian Ocean.5). All our plans _ (block) by our opponents.Answers: 1) blocks2) blocked/ is blocking 3) to block 4) blowing 5) have been blocked/were blockedStep 7Text review1. There is evidence _ acupuncture dates back to the Stone age, _stone tools called bian were used to press area
25、s of the body.2. _(Origin), there were nine different kinds of needles, with _(vary) in shape.3. Nowadays, the fine sharp needles that _ (measure) usually between 15 and 75 millimetres in length are still used, _ most of the others have been replaced by more complex medical instruments.4. Needles _
26、(push) into the skin _ these points so that a health problem can be treated.5. Up to now, more than 360 acupuncture points _(identify), each _ (link) to a different part of the body. 6. .but no agreement _ (reach). 7. One theory _(explain) this phenomenon suggests that acupuncture blocks pain signal
27、s from _ (reach) the brain. 8. In 2010, acupuncture was included in the UNESCO _ (tangible) Cultural Heritage List.Answers: 1. that, when 2. Originally, variations 3. measure, while4. are pushed, at 5. have been identified, linked 6. has been reached 7.explaining, reaching 8. IntangibleStep8 Homeworku 教学反思
