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By Doan Thi Huong Thao
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Unit 2. YOUR BODY AND YOU
LESSON 3. READING
1/ Do you know anything bout acupuncture ?
I/ VOCABULARY
/`ækjupʌŋkt∫ə(r)/
Vocabulary:
1. originate (v) /ə`ridʒineit/

=> To happen or appear for the first time
Phở is said to have originated in Ha noi.
Vocabulary:
=> Hair-thin needle = ....?
=> kim (tiêm, châm cứu,...)
2. needle (n) /`ni:dl/
Vocabulary3:
Yin and Yang (n) /jin ənd jæŋ/

= (thuyết) âm dương
Vocabulary:
4. Side effect (n)
=> Tác dụng phụ
Vocabulary:
5. Inner body parts
Vocabulary:
Thiết bị y tế
Practice reading aloud the words/ phrases:
Words/ Phrases
1. Originate (v) /ə`ridʒineit/
2. Yin and Yang (n.ph
/jin ənd jæŋ/
3. Needle (n) /`ni:dl/
4. Side effect (n.ph)
5. Inner body parts (n.ph)
6. Medical device (n)
7. Reliable (a)

Meanings
Xuất hiện lần đầu tiên
(thuyết) âm dương

kim (tiêm, châm cứu,...)
Tác dụng phụ
Những bộ phận bên trong của cơ thể
Thiết bị y tế
Đáng tin cậy
II/ Find words (in the text) that are closest
in meaning to the following:
= the act of making a person/ an animal healthy again after an illness
= increase the good quality, value or status of sth/sb
= information, documents,...showing that sth is true
Answers:
Ailments (n) /`eilmənt/
Ease (v) /i:z/
Acupoints (n) /`ækjupɔints/
Precaution (n) /pri`kɔ:ʃn/
Alternative (n) /ɔ:l`tɜ:nətiv/

Treatment (n) / `tri:tmənt/
Evidence (n) /`evidəns/
Promote (v) /prə`məʊt/
III/ Read the passage
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 yin and yang. Also 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 needle 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 2,000 nowadays.
Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, light 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 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 U.S. 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.
IV/ QUESTIONS
Work in group of four
in 5 minutes
Read the text again
Answer the given questions:
Group 1 + 2: Questions 1-2-3
Group 3 + 4: Questions 4-5-6
Discuss with your group members

Work in pairs in 3 minutes
Ask your partners at least two questions about acupuncture – an alternative to modern medicine
Report in front of the class
INTERVIEW
A: Do you know about anything about ...?
B: Well, it is ……………….
A: ...............................?
B: ...................…………..
A: .................…………?
B: …...............…………
A: Thank you very much.
B: You’re welcome.
REPORT
Hi. My name is..(A).. I’ve talked to ..(B)..about acupuncture. It’s one of the oldest medical treatment. It …
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