D．check your pulses

答案　A

5．All of the following medical problems can be treated by acupuncture EXCEPT________.

A．headaches

B．severe pains

C．stomach problems

D．heart disease

答案　D

Ⅲ.细读课文，完成表格，每空一词

Magic needles：Chinese acupuncture The 1.history of acupuncture •The 2.use of acupuncture began during the Stone Age.

•With the 3.development of acupuncture，bian stones were replaced by stone needles.

•Eventually，stone needles were replaced by different kinds of metal needles.

•Nowadays,4.stainless steel needles are widely used.

•The number of acupuncture points has increased from 5.365 at the beginning to 2,000 today. Functions •It can be used to 6.treat medical problems like severe pains，headaches，injuries，stomach problems and high blood pressure.

•It can be used to treat people who are 7.addicted to smoking，alcohol and drugs. Suggested 8.theories

about how

acupuncture reduces pain •One theory suggests that it 9.blocks pain signals from reaching the brain.

•Another theory explains that it stimulates the body to 10.produce chemicals which reduce pain.

1．sharp

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(1)(教材P30)The main needle now used for acupuncture is fine and sharp.