some words about Traditional Chinese Medicine?

S: I know some, such as herb, herbalist, acupuncture and massage.

T: Quite right. Next, we will go through the reading text which deals with an article about Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Step Ⅱ Speaking

Task 1 Culture Corner

T: Is acupuncture a type of chemical drug?

Ss: No. A couple of days ago, my mother had an ache in her back and she went to the hospital. The doctor rubbed and pressed her back with his hands to relieve pain in muscles and gave her a relaxing massage. My mother told me that she felt extremely comfortable.

T: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture (originally dating from 2000 to 3000 BC), massage dietary advice and exercise. TCM is a popular method of treatment, with nearly three million Australians visiting TCM practitioners every year.

Get students to read this article as quickly as possible and then tell the differences between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. A couple of minutes later, ask students to report their answers back to the whole class.

S1: First of all, it is safe and effective, which treats the body as a whole. Another big difference between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine is the nature of the treatment used.

T: Well done. And does Traditional Chinese Medicine use man-made drugs to treat illness?

S2: No, the treatment used by Traditional Chinese Medicine is completely natural. It has no side effects and treats the body as a whole.

T: Right. We all know Hua Tuo, who was the first famous Chinese surgeon. He preferred simple methods when using acupuncture. Does the Western world have always used TCM?

S3: No, the Western world didn't recognize its benefits up until the 1980s. Many Westerners didn't see a TCM doctor when they were sick, they didn't believe