WELCOME TO OUR CLASS
ENGLISH 10
UNIT 2: YOUR BODY AND YOU
Skills: Reading
Warm up: Complete the following sentences with “will” or “be going to”
Tonight, I ________________(stay) home. I’ve borrowed some books.
I ______________ (help) you tomorrow, if you like.
My wife have bought two tickets. She and I ___________________ (see) a movie tonight.
If Tom have enough money, he _____________(buy) a new house.
A: “I ______________________ (move) from my house tomorrow. Everything has been packed”
B: “I ______________________ (come) and help you.”
am going to
are going to see
will buy
will come
am going to move
will help
SKILLS:
READING
Act 1: Look at the picture. Do you know anything about acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
Vocabulary:
1. acupuncture (n)
2. treatment (n)
3. originate (n)
4. promote (v)
5. harmony (n)
6. yin and yang (n)
7. ailments (n)
8. needle (n)
9. acupoint (n)
10. session (n)
11. alternative (n)
12. estimate (v)
: châm cứu
: sự điều trị
: nguồn gốc
: thúc đẩy, tăng trưởng
: sự hài hoà
: âm và dương
= root (v)
= sickness
: kim (châm cứu)
: huyệt
: đợt, phiên châm cứu
: sự thay thế
: ước tính
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Act 2: Read the passage below. In pairs, or groups, choose the three most interesting things you learnt about acupuncture from the passage and report to the class.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatments in the world. It originated in China more than 2,500 years ago. The practice of acupuncture is rooted in the idea of promoting harmony between humans and the world around them and a balance between yin and yang. Although there are unanswered questions, acupuncture appears to work. Scientific studies offer evidence that it can ease pain and treat from simple to complicated ailments.
The technique of acupuncture involves placing hair-thin needies in various pressure points (called acupoints) throughout the body. Stimulating these points is believed to promote the body’s natural healing capabilities and enhance its functions. Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays.
Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding, or discomfort. Some people may feel tired after a session. Care is also needed so that inner body parts are not touched by the needles.
Despite its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone. People who have bleeding problems or are taking blood related medicine should not have the treatment. it`s also not recommended for people who have electronic medical devices inside their bodies.
Today, a lot of people use acupuncture as a reliable alternative to modern medicine. According to a US. 2002 survey (the most reliable survey to date), an estimated 8.2 million American adults had tried acupuncture. This number has been reported to be increasing steadily.  

The three most interesting things I learnt about acupuncture from the passage: 

Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays. 
The practice of acupuncture is rooted in the idea of promoting harmony between humans and the world around them and a balance between yin and yang.  
Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatments in the world. It originated in China more than 2,500 years ago. The practice of acupuncture is rooted in the idea of promoting harmony between humans and the world around them and a balance between yin and yang. Although there are unanswered questions, acupuncture appears to work. Scientific studies offer evidence that it can ease pain and treat from simple to complicated ailments.
The technique of acupuncture involves placing hair-thin needies in various pressure points (called acupoints) throughout the body. Stimulating these points is believed to promote the body’s natural healing capabilities and enhance its functions. Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays.
The three most interesting things I learnt about acupuncture from the passage: 

Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays. 
The practice of acupuncture is rooted in the idea of promoting harmony between humans and the world around them and a balance between yin and yang.  
According to a U.S. 2002 survey, an estimated 8.2 million American adults had tried acupuncture. 
Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding, or discomfort. Some people may feel tired after a session. Care is also needed so that inner body parts are not touched by the needles.
Despite its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone. People who have bleeding problems or are taking blood related medicine should not have the treatment. it`s also not recommended for people who have electronic medical devices inside their bodies.
Today, a lot of people use acupuncture as a reliable alternative to modern medicine. According to a US. 2002 survey (the most reliable survey to date), an estimated 8.2 million American adults had tried acupuncture. This number has been reported to be increasing steadily.  

Act 3: Read the text quickly and find words which are closest in meaning to the following.

ailments
ease
acupoints
precaution
alternative
treatment
evidence
promote
(ốm đau, bệnh tật)
(dừng, làm giảm, xoa dịu)
(huyệt)
(sự thận trọng, phòng ngừa)
(lựa chọn, sự thay thế)
 (chữa trị)
(bằng chứng)
(đẩy mạnh)
Act 4. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

1. What is the basic idea of acupuncture?
2. Why is acupuncture believed to be effective?
3. How many acupoints are there nowadays?
4. What are the most common side effects with acupuncture?
5. Who should not take acupuncture?
6. Why do more and more people turn to acupuncture?
Act 4. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

1. What is the basic idea of acupuncture?
(It`s) promoting harmony between humans and the world around them and a balance between yin and yang. 
Act 4. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

2. Why is acupuncture believed to be effective?
It is believed to promote the body`s natural healing capabilities and enhance its functions. 
Act 4. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

3. How many acupoints are there nowadays?
There are more than 2000 nowadays.
Act 4. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

4. What are the most common side effects with acupuncture?
They are soreness, slight bleeding, or discomfort. 
Act 4. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

5. Who should not take acupuncture?
Those who have electronic medical devices inside their bodies.
Act 4. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

6. Why do more and more people turn to acupuncture?
Acupuncture is considered as a reliable alternative to modern medicine.

Act 5. Do you know any other alternative therapies like yoga, acupressure, head massage or aromatherapy? Work in pairs or groups to share information and then report to the class.
CONGRATULATIONS