Learn & Talk I

Chapter 8 Health
Lesson 71 Chinese Medicine
at the bottom of the following pages: TI=teaching instructions; T=teacher; S=student

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Contents
Part
A. Let ’s Learn (11 mins)
Part
B. Let ’s Talk (11 mins)

C.
Learning Objectives:
Part 学习目标:
Review (1 min) 5 words about Chinese medicine
5个和中药相关的单词
Expressions for Chinese medicine
中药的常用表达
How to talk about Chinese medicine
谈论和中药相关的话题

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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)
acupuncture /ˈækjupʌŋktʃər/
a Chinese method of treating pain and illness using special
thin needles pushed into the skin in particular (特定的)
parts of the body
针灸
e.g. Using acupuncture to treat diseases is a way of medical
therapy.

traditional /trəˈdɪʃənl/
being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a group
of people, that have not changed for a long time
传统的
e.g. My grandpa loves traditional Chinese medicine.
TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)

occurrence /əˈkɜːrəns/
the fact of something happening or existing
发生
e.g. The occurrence of the plane crash is really a
tragedy.

herb /ɝːb/
a plant whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used in
medicines
药草
e.g. She has an herb garden.
TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (1 mins)

mineral /ˈmɪnərəl/
a substance(物质) that is naturally present
in the earth, for example gold and salt;
some are also present in food and drink and in the
human body and are necessary for good health
矿物，矿物质
e.g. His body needs more minerals.

TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Dialog (4 mins)
Role-play the dialog with your teacher twice, and learn the highlighted expressions by heart.
和老师一起分角色朗读两遍以下对话。熟记标亮部分的短语和表达。
Doctor: Hello, Mr. Smith. How are you feeling today?
Patient: Much better, thank you! I can sit straight today. The acupuncture is really great.
Doctor: Yes, Chinese medicine has a history of more than 5,000 years. It has a complete
theory about the occurrence, development and treatment of diseases.
Patient: How do Chinese doctors treat their patients?
Doctor: Traditional medicines are often used, such as herbs, minerals, and so on.
Patient: Thank you very much, Doctor. I’ve got a better understanding of traditional
Chinese medicine now.
TI: Take turns to play both characters. Emphasize and repeat the highlighted expressions.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Conversation (3 mins)
Suppose you are introducing Chinese medicine to your foreign friend. Use the vocabulary and expressions
you’ve learned in Part A to complete the following conversation. 假设你在向你的外国朋友介绍中药。运
用在第一部分学到的词汇和表达将以下情景对话补充完整。
A: Have you ever tried any treatment of traditional ______? For example, ______, which makes
good use of needles?
B: No, it sounds too scary; I’m afraid of needles.
A: How about some ____? Traditional Chinese doctors often use plants to treat the patients.
B: That sounds okay for me. What else do Chinese doctors use? Hints:
A: Sometimes they give patients ______. You know, these are good for • herbs
• acupuncture
your health as well as vitamins. • Chinese medicine
B: Thank you for your introduction. Someday I may give it a try. • mineral
TI: Let S practice situational conversation with what he/she has learned in Part A. Answers are on the next page.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion (4 mins)
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

1. Have you (or someone you know) ever tried treatments of Chinese
medicine? Why or why not? What do you think of the treatment?

Hints: Keys to exercises on

last page:
• Yes → medicines/herbs/acupuncture/cupping therapy(拔火罐)…, • Chinese medicine
and I find it interesting/effective… • acupuncture
• herbs
• No → scary, feels weird(古怪的), afraid of it, … • minerals

TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.

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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
(4 mins)

和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

2. Comparing traditional Chinese medicine with western medicine, which

one do you prefer / do you use more often? Why?

Hints:
• Advantages: lasting effect / recover soon / more
widely used…
• Disadvantages: no lasting effect / recover slowly /
side effects (副作用)…

TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.

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 C. Let’s Review
Part

Review (1 min)
In this lesson, you’ve learned:
✓ 5 words about Chinese medicine
acupuncture traditional occurrence
herb mineral
✓ commonly used expressions for Chinese medicine
• It has a complete theory about the occurrence,
development and treatment of diseases.
• I’ve got a better understanding of Chinese medicine now.
✓ how to talk about Chinese medicine
TI: Review the learning objectives in this lesson briefly. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
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