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Language Points
Unit3 Extended Reading
LANGUAGE USAGE
Part 1
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. There is evidence that acupuncture dates back to the Stone Age, when to Age stone tools called bian were used to press areas of the body.
Para. 1
最著名的中医疗法之一是“魔针”,或称中国针刺疗法。它在很久以前就发展起来了,也许早在公元前2000 年。有证据表明针刺疗法可追溯到石器时代,当时一种叫作“砭”的石器被用来按压身体部位。
be used to doing sth 习惯于做某事
1. evidence
n.证据,证明;物证,人证 vt.证明,表明
(1)evident adj. 明显的;清楚的
It is evident that... 很明显……
(2)evidently adv. 明显地
The discovery of new __________(evident) led to the thief's being caught.
From the look on Mary's face, __________________ they’ve found no evidence so far.
从玛丽的表情来看,显而易见还没有找到证据。
evidence
it was evident that
2. dates back to
(1)date from =date back to=trace back to追溯到,始于,自……至今
date back to和date from一般无进行时态和被动语态;
作后置定语时,常用现在分词形式。
(2)date n.日期;年代;约会
set/fix a date for
have a date with sb.
out of date
up to date
go on a date
确定……的日期
与某人有个约会
过时的;陈旧的
直到最近的;现代的,时新的
赴约
There is evidence that acupuncture dates back to the Stone Age,when stone tools called bian were used to press areas of the body.
这是一个复合句。that 连接的是同位语从句,说明evidence的具体内容;when引导的是定语从句,修饰the Stone Age。
(1)同位语从句是名词性从句的一种,在句中起名词的作用,一般放在某些表示事实意义的名词之后,对该名词做进一步的解释或补充说明。
The thought came to me that I left my books in the bus.
There is no doubt that I am fit for this job.
We heard the news that our team had won.
He can't answer the question how he got the money.
(2)可接同位语从句的名词往往是一些抽象名词,常见的有story, news, fact, answer, reply, idea, message, hope, word, doubt, problem, question, thought, report, discovery, order, truth, fear, suggestion, proposal, promise, belief, possibility, information, view ,rumor等。
(3)同位语从句大多由连接词that引导,有时也可由连接代词what, who或连接副词why, how, when, where等引导。
As acupuncture developed, the simple bian stones were replaced by stone needles. Eventually, metal needles began to appear and took the place of stone needles. These solid needles are made of different metals, such as gold and silver. Some acupuncturists today still use gold and silver needles, but the majority have now switched to stainless steel ones.
Para. 2
随着针刺疗法的发展,简单的砭石被石针所取代。最终,金属针开始出现并取代了石针。这业实心针是由不同的金属制成的,比如金和银一此针灸医师今天仍然使用金针和银针,但大多数人现在已经改用不锈钢针了。
3. Switched vi.& vt.转变;交换;调班 n.开关,闸;转变,改变
(1)switch from...to...
switch...with
switch on
switch off
(2)light switch
Tell the boy to ________________ as he leaves the room.
告诉男孩,离开房间时关掉所有的灯。
He was sitting on the sofa, _____________________ the light.
他坐在沙发上,太懒了不想去开灯。
We asked them if they would switch places _______ us.
She worked as a librarian and then switched ________ journalism.
switch off all lights
too lazy to switch on
with
to
改变,转变为...
交换,调换
打开
关上
灯开关;照明开关
In addition to the changes in material, the shapes of the needles have also changed over time. Originally, there were nine different kinds of needles, with variations in shape. Nowadays, the fine sharp needles that measure usually between 15 and 75 millimeters in length are still used, while most of the others have been replaced by more complex medical instruments.
Para. 2
除了材料的变化,针的形状也随着时间的推移而改变。最初,针有九种不同的形状。如今,长度通常在15到75毫米之间的细尖针仍在使用,而其他大多数针都已被更复杂的医疗器械所取代。
So what happens during a visit to the acupuncture cline First, the acupuncturist examines the patient, looking at the patient's 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 questions about the patient's condition and feels his or her pulse. This is a particularly important step according to the energy theory behind acupuncture.
Para. 3
那么去针刺疗法诊所的时候会发生什么呢?首先,针灸医师检查病人,看病人的皮肤和舌头,听他或她的声音和呼吸,并用他或她呼出的气味。然后针灸医师问一些关于病人情況的问题,并为病人把脉。根据针刺疗法背后的能量理论,这是一个特别重要的步骤。
拜访
The acupuncturist can check the pulse in three positions on each wrist, and every one of them is connected with a major body organ. By checking all the positions, the acupuncturist can find out which energy channel does not have enough energy.
Para. 3
针灸医师可以检查每个手腕上三种位置的脉博,每一种都与身本的一个主要器官相连。通过检查所有的姿势,针灸医师可以发现哪个能量通道没有足够的能量。
According to the results of the check-up, the acupuncturist then selects certain points on the body called acupuncture points. Needles are pushed into the skin at these points so that a health problem can be treated. Up to now, more than 360 acupuncture points have been identified, each linked to a different part of the body. Sometimes the needles are pushed into points near the body part affected by a disease, and sometimes into points that are not so close to it.
Para. 4
针灸医师根据检杳结果,然后在身体上选择。定的部位,称为穴位。针被扎进皮肤的这些点,这样健康就能得到治疗。到目前为止,已有360多个针刺穴位被确认,每一个穴位对应身体的不同部位。有时把针扎在受疾病影响的身体部位附近的穴位上,有时扎在不那么接近的穴位上。
与...相关联
Over the years, acupuncture has been used to treat a wide variety of health problems, including severe pains, blood pressure issues, stomach discomfort, sports injuries and weight problems. And it has been used to treat more than just physical problems – acupuncturists have discovered that the treatment helps with mental problems like depression and anxiety too. Acupuncture has also been applied to treat people who abuse alcohol , tobacco, or drugs.
Para. 5
多年来,针刺疗法已经被用于治疗各种各样的健康问题,包括严重的疼痛,血压问题,胃不适,运动损伤和体重问题。针刺疗法不仅被用于治疗身体问题针灸医生发现这种疗法也有助手治疗抑郁症和焦虑症等心理问题针刺疗法也被用子治疗酗酒、嗜烟、嗜毒的人群.
4.Anxiety n.焦虑;担心;渴望
(1)one’s anxiety about/over sth. 焦虑某事;忧虑某事
one’s anxiety to do sth. /anxiety for doing sth.渴望做某事
(2)anxious adj. 焦虑的,忧虑的
be anxious about/be anxious for 忧虑,担心
(3)anxiously adv. 忧虑地;不安地
4.Anxiety n.焦虑;担心;渴望
There's tension and ________(anxious) from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust.
I was told the Learning Center provides help for students and I'm anxious _________(get) help from you,
They are waiting ___________(anxious) to see who will persuade him.
anxiously
to get
anxiety
5. Abuse vt. 滥用;虐待;辱骂 n.滥用;虐待;辱骂
abuse alcohol 酗酒
abuse one’s authority 滥用职权
the abuse of + n 滥用...
He abused alcohol and tobacco,so he was physically unhealthy.
Mary has a difficult life and is often abused by her stepmother.
The actress abused the policeman who gave her a ticket.
They should never be allowed to _______________________ and position.
绝不允许他们滥用职权。
The government is taking action to fight ______________________.
政府正在采取行动,打击毒品滥用。
vt.滥用
vt.虐待
vt.辱骂
abuse their authority
against drug abuse
How acupuncture actually works is not clearly understood. For example, there are different theories trying to explain how it eases pain, but no agreement has been reached. 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.
Para. 6
针刺疗法实际上是如何工作的还不清楚。例如,有不同的理论试图解释它如何减轻痛苦,但没有达成一致。一种解释这一现象的理论认为,针刺疗法阻止了疼痛信号到达大脑。另一种理论认为针刺疗法与人体产生一种能减轻疼痛的物质有关。
Despite the uncertainty about its medical basis, acupuncture has become a popular form of treatment. As a unique contribution of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture spread to many other Asian countries, such as Japan, as early as the 6th century. It was introduced to the West around the16th century. In 2010, acupuncture was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Para. 7
尽管针刺疗法的医学基础还不确定,但它已经成为一种流行的治疗方式。作为中国传统医学的独特贡献,针刺疗法早在6世纪就传到了许多其他亚洲国家,如日本。它在大约16世纪传入西方。2010 年,针刺疗法被列入联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录。
Today, acupuncture is recognized as a symbol of traditional Chinese culture and has come into widespread use around the world. The World Health Organization recommends acupuncture as a good treatment for over 100 medical problems. While doubts about its safety have gradually disappeared, interest continues to grow.
Para. 7
今天,针刺疗法被认为是中国传统文化的象征,并在世界各地广泛使用。世界卫生组织推荐针刺疗法治疗100多种疾病。虽然对其安全性的怀疑已经逐渐消失,但人们对它的兴趣仍在继续增长。
6. Symbol n.象征;符号,代号
(1)a/the symbol of ...的象征
(2)Symbolic adj. 作为象征的;象征性的
be symbolic of 象征着....
(3)symbolism n. 象征主义
(4)symbolize v. 象征
These two objects are __________(symbol) of life and death.
The white dove is looked upon as the symbol ______ peace.
Do you know that Easter eggs ___________(symbol) the renewal of life
symbolic
of
symbolize
EXPRESSIONS
Part 2
追溯到 ______________________
被用来做…… ______________________
代替; 抵换 ______________________
用……造成 ______________________
切换到,转到,转变成 ______________________
除……以外(还) ______________________
访问 ______________________
按…...所说,根据 ______________________
与…...相连/联系 ______________________
到目前为止; 至今; 迄今 ______________________
EXPRESSIONS
date back to
be used to
take the place of
be made of
switch to
in addition to
a visit to
according to
be connected with
up to now
与……连接 ______________________
种种,多种多样的 ______________________
适用于; 应用于 ______________________
阻止 ______________________
涉及,有关 ______________________
被认为是…... ,被公认为…... ______________________
推荐……作为 ______________________
无疑地;确实地 ______________________
EXPRESSIONS
be linked to
a wide variety of
be applied to
block from
relate to
be recognized as
recommend sth/sb as
without doubt
THE END.