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Unit 2UNIT GOALS 1 Make an appointment to see a doctor2 Discuss types of medical treatments3 Get to know some diseases and medications4 Write about health mattersListeningExpressions about seeing a doctor: I wonder if I might be able to see the dentist today.What seems to be the problem?Is there anything bothering you?What brings you in today?Are you currently taking any medications?Have you been using any medication?Im going to give you a prescription forExpressions to describe symptoms of illness:I feel(dizzy)I have been(coughing)I have pain in(back/shoulder/hip)be allergic to is killing me.be short of breathbe in a lot of painhas bothering me for the past two days.get a splitting headacheThe trees and flowers are making my eyes red and itchy.stomachachedizzy, dizzinesscoughsneezenauseous, nauseavomit; throw upwheezeExpressions about medications and treatment:painkillersantacid eyedropseye ointmentgive a prescriptionpick up prescriptionside effectsdosagetabletgive sb. a shotget an allergy shotWords about medical staff:（蓝色字为补充拓展内容）dentist牙医surgeon外科医生physician内科医生anesthesiologist 麻醉师psychiatrist精神病医生psychologist心理医生dietician营养师pediatrician儿科医生；ophthalmologist眼科医生dermatologist皮肤科医生orthopedist骨科医生；整形外科医师cardiologist心血管病医生gynaecologist妇科医师Other useful words and expressions:fit in sb.接待某人Not that I can think of.Not that I can remember.sleep disordermuscular stiffness/rigiditychronic fatiguemental confusionspeech impairmentLaughter is the best medicine.chronic diseaseanesthesianervous systemfix a toothclose a woundput under:make unconscious by means of anesthetic drugsSpeakingWork in groups and role-play seeing a doctor. (Turn to P.38 for language help)Four roles to play:A patient (who gets sick and needs to see a doctor)A classmate (who recommends a doctor)A receptionist (who greets the patient at the office)A doctor (who asks about the problem and suggests a treatment)Three roles to play:A patientA receptionistA doctorFive roles to play:A patientTwo classmatesA receptionistA doctorReadingText AFrom Chinese to English:追溯到古代缓解疼痛促进血液循环放松肌肉促进身体全面健康date back to ancient times (go back to/date from)relieve painimprove blood circulationrelax musclespromote the well being of the entire bodyText BFrom Chinese to English:传统医学追溯到公元前5世纪科学进步始于18世纪晚期自我疗愈世界卫生组织恢复健康配合草药一起使用精神疗法可能奏效。conventional/ traditional medicinebe traced back to 5th century B.C.scientific advance/progressbe founded in the late 18th century (start /originate)to heal oneselfWorld Health Organization（WHO）restore healthbe practiced along with herbsSpiritual healing may work.Text CBackground information:AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) 获得性免疫缺陷综合症, 或称后天免疫缺乏综合症HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection) 人类免疫缺乏病毒AIDS:a disease of the human immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Ways of infection:HIV is transmitted primarily via unprotected sexual intercourse, contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding.Three major ways: sex, blood, mother to childSymbol:The red ribbon is a symbol for solidarity with HIV-positive people and those living with AIDS.Misconceptions:Many people believe that daily contacts like handshake and hug transmit HIV.Prevention and treatment:Prevention of HIV infection, primarily through safe sex and needle-exchange programs, is a key strategy to control the spread of the disease. There is no cure or vaccine; however, antiretroviral(抗逆转录病毒) treatment can slow the course of the disease and may lead to a near-normal life expectancy.Black Death: 黑死病（14 世纪蔓延欧亚两洲的鼠疫）The Black Death, or Black Plague, was a devastating pandemic that began in southwestern Asia and spread to Europe by the late 1340s, where it got the name Black Death. It was probably a combination of bubonic (淋巴腺鼠疫)and pneumonic plagues(肺鼠疫) and believed to have been carried by rats and fleas. Useful words and expressions:compel (Para1.L.1):forcehalt(Para1.L.1):stopponder(Para.1 L.2):think about carefullyreflect deeply onmandatory(Para.1 L.3):enforced; forced; compulsory; requiredbizarre(Para.1 L.6):odd; weirdscreen for(Para.1 L.7) examine for the presence of disease or infectionconsensus(Para.3 L.1):agreementgrim(Para.5 L.1):seriousin conjunction(Para.5 L.2):togetherin conjunction with= together withminute (Para.5 L.3):very smallconfidentiality (Para.5 L.10):the state of being secretconfidential adj.act on(Para.5 L.11): do sth. according to the information e.g. A patient will usually listen to the doctors advice and act on it.explicit(Para.6 L.2):clearly expressedantonym: implicitprudent(Para.6 L.5):careful and sensiblesc