ProjectExploring Chinese medicineUnit 2 Fit for lifeFirst reading:Please scan the text and find which of the following topics is not mentioned:historypast usescurrent usesacceptance in the WestbenefitsdisadvantagesSecond Reading:A:the development of Chinese acupuncturestone or pottery needlesmetal needlesmake holes on swollen areas ofthe bodyput needles intothe skin at certain points on the body365 acupuncturepointsabout 2,000acupuncture points B: Answer the following questions:1. What medical problems can acupuncture treat?2. How does acupuncture reduce and relieve pain?Language points: 1.They think that the use of acupuncture began during the Stone Age when or sharp-edged tools,sharp adj. 锋利的,尖的;突然的,急转弯的; 尖刻的,辛辣的;灵敏的,敏锐的.1). 这把大剪刀不够快，剪不动草。The shears arent sharp enough to cut the grass.a sharp drop in price价格的聚降a sharp turn to the left向左急转2). We were surprised by the sharp tone of her comments.她尖锐的评论令我们吃惊3). The cheese is a little too sharp for me.我觉得这干酪味道太重了a sharp sense of humor 很强的幽默感2. and a sword-like needle for letting liquid out of swollen parts.let sth. out 放出；泄露，透出；发出（叫声）；出租；把（衣服）放大别泄露我失业了，好吗？Dont let it out about my losing my job, will you?他们决定以低租金把那些较小的办公室租出去。They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. He accidentally _ that he had quarrelled with his wife and that he hadnt been home for a couple of weeks.A. let out B. took care C.made sure D. made out解析：let sth. out 泄露，透漏（消息等）。take care 小心（不能带宾语）。make sure确信，务必。make out 辨认出，理解，了解。3. Acupuncture involves putting stainless steel needles into the skin at certain pointspoint of view 观点on the point of 正要的时候to the point 中肯，扼要；切中要害There is not much/ no point (in) doing sth.表示“做某事是没有用的或者是没有道理的”1). 我们队获得了分Our team scored 80 points.2). 我不理解你的想法，这会儿这么做有什么意义？I dont understand your point. Whats the point of doing this at this point?3). 同他争辩是没有什么用的There is very little point in arguing with him.- Shall we have a talk with her and try to persuade her not to see a movie tonight?- There is no _ talking to her. She never listens.A.good B. value C. point D. worth4). Some people have also used acupuncture to treat addictions to cigarettes, addiction n.（常与to 连用）成瘾，沉溺，入迷1). 他的酒瘾毁了他的一生Her addiction to alcohol ruined her life. 2). 有些肥胖的问题是由于太爱吃糖和脂肪含量高的事物引起的Some weight problems are caused by an addiction to sugar and fat.拓展：be / become addicted to addict oneself to 沉溺于，醉心于_ made him _ to drugs?A.What do you think; addictingB.Do you think what; addictedC.What do you think; addictedD.Do you think what; addicting 解析：do you think 为插入语；be addicted to 沉溺于，即he was addicted to drugs.HomeworkDo part D1 and D2 on page P113.Introduction of the project:You are going to research on Chinese medicine and report your findings to the class.1. Planning2. Preparing3. Producing4. PresentingplanningGet into groups (6-8)Discuss the eight questions in Part B.Preparing Each group should prepare your project. Do research to find information about Chinese medicine.Note down your results about research.Clear examples (pictures, videos) are also needed.Get prepared when other groups ask you questions.ProducingWrite your research paper based on the information you get.Proofread your research, correct mistakes and add any new ideas you can think of.Make necessary revisions.Presentingv Present your research to the whole class.HomeworkDo exercises on Chuangxin.同学们来学校和回家的路上要注意安全同学们来学校和回家的路上要注意安全