2. What do you think the Heimlich manoeuvre is?
A.A physics exam. |
B.An experiment. |
C.A medical check-up. |
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a health care system in which patients
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 80 percent of the world’s population depends for its primary health care needs
Increasingly, however, modern medicines also contain substances from animals and plants. Given growing populations, increasing wealth, and the
For instance, TCM uses about 1,000 plant and 36 animal species, including the tiger, rhinoceros (犀牛), and sea horse,
4 . This is Your Dream Dance
With growing evidence that dancing helps boost brain health and manage symptoms of neurocognitive (神经认知的) and movement disorders, accessible dance programmes and movement therapists are helping improve the lives of millions.
There’s actually a lot more happening inside the brain when trying to follow even the simplest choreography (舞蹈编排). “In dance class, we have to learn patterns, and remember sequences,” says David Leventhal, a programme director. The effect extends beyond the dance class to the real world.
In addition to the physical and neurological benefits, dance can also help people living with disease make out what their bodies can and can’t do. Rather than trying to control, or “fix” our body, dance is about developing greater body awareness and moving at our capacity, regardless of physical or cognitive difference.
● Dance as communityStill, researchers say they’re only scratching the surface of understanding how dance can be used therapeutically.
A.Dance as body acceptance |
B.Dance as physical exercise |
C.The uniqueness of dance as a therapy lies in the following aspects |
D.Dancing requires more “brain power” than simpler repetitive exercises |
E.Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of dance is the sense of belonging it creates |
F.Larger studies are needed to confirm the findings of the smaller trials that have been done |
G.Tasks like navigating the kitchen or walking to the bus stop can be more attainable after dancing |
A.In her own bedroom. | B.In hospital. | C.In the office. |
1. What did the speakers do last week?
A.They sent the Smiths to hospital. |
B.They visited the Smiths’ daughter. |
C.They expressed thanks to the Smiths. |
A.At the hospital. | B.At school. | C.At home. |
A.Classmates. | B.Doctor and patient. | C.Reader and librarian. |
A.At home. | B.In hospital. | C.In operation. |
A.He was sick. | B.He had a health examination. | C.He had an operation. |
A.On the road. | B.In the hospital. | C.At the man’s home. |