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1、,Health Matters,Unit 2 Book 3,Content,Get to know some diseases eventually the thumb and forefinger may show a rapid 4._movement. In addition to muscular rigidity, other symptoms include slow body movement, poor5._, and unbalance. A shortening of muscles along the front of the neck tends to bend the
2、 head and spine forward, while the lack of 6._in the face creates a mask like expression. As these symptoms worsen, 7._ fatigue, mental confusion, and speech 8._ may develop and the person with Parkinsons may find it impossible to walk unassistedly.,progressively,gradual,diagnose,repetitive,Passage
3、1 Parkinsons Disease (p.28):,coordination,animation,chronic,impairment,Passage 1 Parkinsons Disease,Listen and circle the correct answers.,1. The symptoms of Parkinsons disease exclude _. A. trembling B. slow body movement C. speech impairment D. coordination 2. Parkinsons disease is difficult to di
4、agnose in its early stage because _. A. the disease is marked by the stiffness of the muscles B. the onset of the disease is little by little C. trembling begins in one or both hands D. people do not take mental confusion seriously,Content,Get to know some diseases start 开始；起源 The quarrel originated
5、 in misunderstanding. 2. have the idea for something and start it 发明，发起，创办 The technique was originated by an Italian artist.,Text A,Comprehension Check (p.31),Circle the letter that best completes each sentence.,1. A reflexologist is _. A. a person who provides reflexology treatment B. a patient C.
6、 a person who receives reflexology treatment D. a doctor 2. The article does not mention that reflexology can relieve _. A. headaches B. problems with the feet C. tension D. symptoms of disease,Text A,Comprehension Check,Circle the letter that best completes each sentence.,3. Reflexology _ with othe
7、r treatments. A. can be combined B. is never combined C. is not usually combined D. might be combined in the future 4. In a typical session of reflexology, about _ is spent on the feet. A. one hour B. 50 minutes C. 10 minutes D. half the time 5. The ideas behind reflexology are most similar to those
8、 of _. A. conventional medicine B. spiritual healing C. herbal therapy D. acupuncture,Text A,Read the article about a type of medical treatment.,Reflexology is a natural treatment dating back to ancient times. It is based on the idea that there are areas in the feet and hands that are related to oth
9、er parts and systems of the body. A reflexologist applies pressure to specific areas of a patients feet and hands to relieve symptoms or pain in other areas.,Reflexology,rifleksld,（按摩脚部的）反射疗法,vi.追溯到.,施压于.,n.症状,Text A,Read the article about a type of medical treatment.,This type of treatment does not
10、 cure or diagnose specific health problems, nor does it involve any medication. Yet many patients find that it successfully relieves symptoms of stress and disease. Reflexology is effective for chronic pain, headache, and sleeping difficulties, among other ailments. Applying pressure to feet and han
11、ds relieves tension, improves blood circulation, and relaxes muscles. It promotes the natural, healthy functions and well-being of the entire body. It is often used along with other types of treatments, including conventional medicine.,vt.治愈,vt.诊断,a.慢性的,长期的,n.疾病,n.紧张,不安,n.循环,n.健康,与一起，同,Text A,Read t
12、he article about a type of medical treatment.,A typical treatment session lasts for one hour. Treatment is usually focused on the feet for most of the session; the last 10 minutes are dedicated to the hands. After relieving specific problems, many patients continue a regular program of treatment to
13、maintain good health.,治疗时间,专注于,献给.,apply.to.,将.运用于. apply theory to practice 将理论付诸实践 基于这种方法的技术被用于实践并取得了好的效果。 The technique based on this method was applied to practice and obtained good results. apply to.适用于（某人或某种情况） The laws apply to everyone irrespective of race, belief or color. 法律适用于所有的人,不分种族、 信
14、仰或肤色。,relieve,v. 1. reduce someones pain or unpleasant feelings 减轻(痛苦) The doctor gave the patient some medicine before the operation in order to relieve his pains. 2. make a problem less difficult or serious 减少；减轻 These policies are aimed at relieving unemployment. n.relief 减轻；安慰；救济 The doctors tre
15、atment gave no relief to the patient. It is a great relief to have rain after a long time of drought. Needy and handicapped people depend on government relief for their support.,tension,n. a nervous worried feeling that makes it impossible for you to relax 紧张(状态)，不安 Relaxation is better than tension
16、. Tension mounted as we waited for the exam results to be published. 我们在等待公布考试结果时气氛越来越紧张。,dedicate.to. be dedicated to,把.献给. The committee was dedicated to furthering the cause of world peace. 该委员会致力于推动世界和平事业。 在考试之前至少需要花一两天时间来复习已学过的内容。 At least one or two days should be dedicated to reviewing what has been learned
