(共17张PPT)
Using language(2): Listening
Unit 5 Learning from nature
By the end of this period, students will be able to:
1. understand human beings’ learning from animals and properly use the vocabulary to talk about the relevant topics;
2. establish the concept of learning from animals and living in harmony with the animals.
How much do you know about Wu Qin Xi
Read the passage and answer the questions.
One of the outstanding features of traditional Chinese martial arts is the way they imitate animal movements. This came about because many Chinese martial artists admired the natural instincts (自然本性), senses and fighting abilities that animals possess in order to survival in the wild.
The first set of animal-imitating (仿生) exercises came into being about 2,000 years ago. It was called Wu Qin Xi, or Five-animal Exercises, created by Hua Tuo (ca145–208). As a physician during the Han Dynasty, Hua Tuo is often credited with being the first in China to use anesthesia (麻醉) during surgery. He was known as the best physician of his time, and was an expert in acupuncture (针灸).
1. Why were Chinese martial artists inspired by animal movements
Because many Chinese martial artists admired the natural instincts, senses and fighting abilities that animals possess in order to survive in the wild.
2 What were Hua Tuo’s achievements
Hua Tuo created Wu Qin Xi. He was the first physician to use anesthesia during surgery in China. He was known as the best physician of his time and he was an expert in acupuncture.
Listen to the conversation about Wu Qin Xi and tick the topics mentioned by the speakers.
The creator of Wu Qin Xi
Who can practise the exercises
Why these animals were chosen
Physical benefits
Mental benefits
How to teach the exercises
Wu Qin Xi was created by Hua Tuo almost 2,000 years ago. It means “Five-animals Exercises”,and each animal is 1.____________________________.
By doing these exercises, people learn from these animals and help 2.__________________________. For example, the tiger exercise 3.____________ the liver.
The bear exercise helps people with good digestion. The monkey exercise helps 4.___________________ ; the 5._____________ is good for the kidney; and the crane exercise is 6. ________________.
Listen again and complete the introduction to Wu Qin Xi.
identified with a form of exercise
the/their organs to work better
does good to
the heart to work well
deer exercise
good for the lung
Wu Qin Xi was created by Hua Tuo almost 2,000 years ago. It means “Five-animals Exercises”,and each animal is 1.____________________________.
By doing these exercises, people learn from these animals and help 2.__________________________. For example, the tiger exercise 3.____________ the liver.
The bear exercise helps people with good digestion. The monkey exercise helps 4.___________________ ; the 5._____________ is good for the kidney; and the crane exercise is 6. ________________.
Listen again and complete the introduction to Wu Qin Xi.
identified with a form of exercise
the/their organs to work better
does good to
the heart to work well
deer exercise
good for the lung
Some people believe Wu Qin Xi helps them 7.____________________. Some of the Wu Qin Xi masters lived to 8.______________________, and still had good eyesight, hearing and strong teeth.
Wu Qin Xi has 9._______________ too. It can help 10._____________________________________.
to live to an advanced age
more than 90 years of age
mental benefits
to relax the mind and improve concentration
Listening materials
Jim: I saw you in the park this morning doing some sort of slow movements. What was that all about Is it a new type of dance
Wei: New Not at all! It’s a form of physical exercise created by Hua Tuo, almost 2,000 years ago.
Jim: Uh... What’s it called
Wei: Wu Qin Xi. It means “Five-animal Exercises”.
Jim: Five animals Which ones are they
Wei: Well, they’re the tiger, deer, bear, monkey and crane. Each animal is identified with a form of exercise.
Jim: What are the physical benefits of Wu Qin Xi
Wei: By doing these exercises, you learn from these animals and help your organs to work better. For example, the tiger exercise does good to the liver.
Jim: Really And what do people gain from the bear exercise
Wei: It helps people to have good digestion.
Jim: How does it help people to have good digestion
Wei: Well, it begins with rubbing your body, just as a bear does, to warm your stomach.
Jim: Ah! What about the other three exercises
Wei: Well, the monkey exercise helps the heart to work well; the deer exercise is good for the kidney; and the crane exercise is good for the lung.
Jim: Wow, that’s interesting! Anything else
Wei: Some people believe that Wu Qin Xi helps you to live to an advanced age. There are stories of Wu Qin Xi masters living to more than 90 years of age, and still having good eyesight, hearing and strong teeth.
Jim: That’s very impressive.
Wei: Yes, Wu Qin Xi has mental benefits, too. It can help to relax your mind and improve concentration.
Jim: Sounds great! Can you teach me how to do Wu Qin Xi
Wei: Sure. You can join me every morning.
Jim: Oh, no. I don’t think I can get up so early every day. I’m always too tired.
Wei: Sounds like you do need some Wu Qin Xi exercises!
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
By…, you learn…
Really
It helps people to…
…is good for…
Talking about benefits
By…, you learn…
It helps people to…
…is good for…
That’s interesting!
That’s very impressive.
Sounds great!
Showing interest
Really
That’s interesting!
That’s very impressive.
Sounds great!
Work in pairs. Talk about in what other ways we can learn from animals. Give reasons.
萤火虫与人工冷光
长颈鹿与抗荷服
苍蝇与气体分析仪,蝇眼透镜
鹰眼与鹰眼光学系统
水母与 风暴预测仪
青蛙与电子蛙眼
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