2．swell_up肿胀，膨胀

3．block...from...阻止......

4．relate...to...把......和......联系起来

5．subscribe_to同意，赞成

6．fade_away慢慢消失

Ⅰ.阅读P30－31课文，判断正(T)误(F)

1．Acupuncture is the use of needles to treat people's health problems.(T)

2．An acupuncturist will check pulses because this can help him/her find out which energy channel doesn't have enough blood.(F)

3．Acupuncture can treat severe pains，headaches，injuries，stomach problems，high blood pressure except addiction to cigarettes，drugs and alcohol.(F)

Ⅱ.阅读课文，选出最佳答案

1．Which statement is WRONG about Chinese acupuncture?

A．Chinese acupuncture was perhaps developed as early as 2000 BC.

B．Chinese acupuncture began during the Stone Age.

C．Chinese acupuncture included nine different kinds of needles.

D．All metals can be made into Chinese magic needles.

答案　D

2．The old Chinese magic needles include the following ones EXCEPT________.

A．a needle with a head like an arrow

B．a needle with a round tip

C．a needle like a small knife

D．a dull needle

答案　C

3．Chinese magic needles can be made of the following metals EXCEPT________.

A．gold B．silver

C．steel D．lead

答案　D

4．In China when you go to see an acupuncturist, he or she won't________.

A．listen to your voice

B．look at the colour of your skin and your tongue

C．ask questions about your medical history and your way of life