NorthStar Video Activity

Level 2, Unit 7: Health

Chinese Medicine

Watch

Predict

This video is about ancient Chinese remedies. Do you know any examples of Chinese
remedies?

Focus

Watch the video. Choose the correct answer. [1 point]

What is the difference between the medicine shop in Singapore and a Western pharmacy?
a. All remedies in the medicine shop in Singapore are made from natural plants.
b. It looks different.
c. The doctor studied for a long time.

Comprehension A [1 point]

Choose the topics that are discussed in the video. Watch the video again if needed.

a. herbal remedies
b. drugs
c. reflexology
d. exercise
e. acupuncture

Comprehension B [5 points]

Find the error in each sentence. Then write the correct sentence. Watch the video again if
needed.

1. Doctors study a short time to learn how to make each remedy.

Doctors study a long time to learn how to make esch remedy.
2. Most herbal remedies are put in hot milk.
Most herbal remedies are put in hot water.
3. Massaging specific places can make your head and hands feel better.
Massaging specific places can make your whole body feel better.
4. Reflexology is the oldest form of Chinese medicine.
Acupuncture is the oldest form of Chinese medicine.
5. Chinese remedies are made from special drugs.
Chinese remedies are made from special plants and herbs.

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Speak
Choose one of the topics.

 Have you or anyone you know ever tried a Chinese remedy? Did it help?
 What kind of treatment do you use when you have a headache, a stomachache, a
cold, aches and pains, etc.?
Record and submit your response. Play back to listen. Watch the video again if needed.

Write
In your experience, what is the best way to take care of your health? What should you do
to stay healthy? What should you do when you get sick or tired? Watch the video again if
needed.

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NorthStar 4e Level 2 Unit 7
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classroom use.