课件11张PPT。Project: Exploring Chinese medicineMagic needles: Chinese acupuncture
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What problems can acupuncture treat?
Can it reduce pain? Why?
Problems: severe pains, headaches, injuries, stomach problems, high blood pressure, smokers, alcoholics, drug- addicts
Theories of reducing pain:
1. block pain signals from…
2. be related to ….chemicalsTask 1: Task-based reading(P5-6)What’s the main idea of P1&P2 respectively?
P1: the origin of Chinese acupuncture (which dates back to 2000BC.
p2: it’s evolution in terms of types/shapes
material
What does “or” in line2 mean?
What kind of needles are most frequently used?
They are stainless steel ones which are fine and sharp?
Task 2: Skimming & scanning(P1-2)Para.2 The evolution of needles“bian” stonestone needlesmetal needles1. a needle with a head like an arrow 2. a needle with a round tip 3. a dull needle4. a needle like a small sword Task 3: Picture-talking(P3)Brain-storming questions:
Do you believe in this Chinese Kongfu?
Have you ever tried any form of massage? Is it useful?
How to say “穴位” in English?
How much do you know about it?
Let’s read for knowledge!
Main idea for P3:
acupuncture points & the way acupuncturists choose acupuncture pointsHow do acupuncturists perform medical treatment?
1. ask questions about….
2. look at the color of…
3. listen to….
4. check…find out …energy channel…
Task 4: Read and retell(P4)What is the author’s attitude towards Chinese acupuncture? And why?
A. Unconcerned B. Doubtful
C. Cautious D. Approving
(spread to many…become popular…recommend it as…doubts have faded away….interest)
What is your attitude towards traditional Chinese culture such as acupuncture?
…has such a great spirit and significance…great influence on…protect…respect…improve…Task 5: Reading for more(P7)1. Tasked-based Reading on English Weekly
2. Design a poster for “Chinese acupuncture”Task 6: Post-reading activities
