Unit 2 fit for life project学案

Ⅰ. Answer the following questions according to the text.

　　1．What is acupuncture?

　　Acupuncture_is_the_use_of_needles_to_treat_people's_health_problems.

　　2．Why will an acupuncturist check pulses?

　　This_will_help_him/her_find_out_which_energy_channel_doesn't_have_enough_energy.

　　3．Which of the topics is not mentioned: history, past uses, current uses, acceptance in the West, benefits or disadvantages?

　　The_disadvantages_of_Chinese_acupuncture_are_not_mentioned.

　　4．What medical problems can acupuncture treat?

　　Severe_pains,_headaches,_injuries,_stomach_problems,_high_blood_pressure,_addiction_to_cigarettes,_drugs_and_alcohol.

　　Ⅱ.Fill in each blank with no more than three words.

Magic needles: Chinese acupuncture The development Stone tools called bian were used to press areas of the body. Stone (1)needles Metal needles - silver, gold or (2)stainless steel ones Kinds and usages A needle with a head like (3)an_arrow,_used for making shallow holes in the surface of the skin. A needle with a round tip for pressing the tissue (4)under_the_skin. A (5)dull needle for tapping against (6)pressure_points. A needle like a small (7)sword used for letting liquid out of the (8)swollen parts. Acupuncture points First 365, now about 2，000. The problems and people treated by acupuncture ·Severe pains, headaches, injuries, stomach problems, high blood pressure.

·Smokers, alcoholics and people (9)addicted_to_drugs. (10)Theories Blocking pain signals from reaching the brain. Producing chemicals to reduce pain. 　　

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