学术英语 医学 Unit 2..ppt

Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Although great progress has been made in the treatment and prevention of diseases in the last century, there is no reason for complacence. Human health is constantly threatened not only by emerging diseases but also by re -emerging ones once thought to have been controlled or eradicated. What causes new diseases? Why do the old enemies resurge? What resources are available for us to meet such challenges? What measures should we take to prevent and reduce those threats? This unit helps you to gain insight into those issues. Listening Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Listening • Finding Major Points – Pausing before starting an important point – Using repetition to emphasize a point – Changing the pitch, volume and rhythm of his/her voice for emphasis – Using introductory phrases to precede an important idea. For instance, “It is essential for you to know …”, “Remember that …” – Use facial gestures or body movement when they are emphasizing a point Listening Suggested answers Key to Task 1 of Listening 1.as incomes rise, health can decline 2.diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer 3.a change in lifestyle / in diet 4.the decline of overall health of a country 5.the local community and the South African government • prosperity and non-communicable diseases – Economic prosperity in India and China • Rising income • A growing middle class – Decline in health: a surge of non-communicable disease • diabetes • obesity • cardiovascular disease • cancer Text C Suggested answers Key to Task 2 of Listening Text C Suggested answers Key to Task 2 of Listening • Project HOPE – A calling on the U.N.: strong actions on • Treatment • Prevention – The health-based NGO: programs in 35 countries on 5 continents • Project HOPEL the HOPE Center located in Johannesburg, South Africa Text C Suggested answers Key to Task 2 of Listening • rise in food prices and health – Diet change as a result of sharp rise in food price • A major blow to the poor • Less healthy food (fruits and vegetables) but more cheaper, less healthy food – Decline of overall health of a country • strained public health system in South Africa – A well documented problem with HIV and TB – More people going into the clinics with diabetes and hypertension Text C Suggested answers Key to Task 2 of Listening Text C Suggested answers Key to Task 2 of Listening • the mission of Project HOPE center – Diabetes clinic with the latest diagnostic and treatment options – Peer support groups to help people • manage their disease • make healthier lifestyle changes – Training government health workers about NCDs to help raise general awareness Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit Contents Lead-in Text A Text B Text C Listening Speaking Writing Lead-in •Issues to be covered •Task Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Lead-in • information-filling task OutbreakYearCausePrevalence SARS2002 - 2003 SARS coronavirus Starting in China and spreading globally Avian flu 2007H5N1First reported in South Korea and becoming a global outbreak Swine flu 2009H1N1A pandemic starting in Mexico Page 26 Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Text A •Critical reading and thinking – Topics for presentation – Useful expressions – Difficult sentences •Suggested answers Page 26 Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Text A Critical reading and thinking Topics for presentation “Old enemies never die.” Page 26 - 30 Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Topics for presentation 1. What do the two choices imply? Page 26 Text A Critical reading and thinking Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases • “New Flu Strain Spreads: Death Toll Reaches Half Million.” • 1. 通行费 toll gate • 2. (死亡、事故或灾难的)总数 • 3. 造成恶果(或不利影响、痛苦等) • Winter takes its toll on your health... • 冬天对健康不利。

Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases • “New Flu Strain Spreads: Death Toll Reaches Half Million.” • 1. (人的)血缘,世系;种 • She is of a noble strain. • 她出身名门 • 2. (动植物的)种,品种 • This strain of wheat can grow during a cold spring. • 这种品系的小麦能在寒冷的春天生长 Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases • “New Flu Strain Spreads: Death Toll Reaches Half Million.” • 1. 通行费 toll gate • 2. (死亡、事故或灾难的)总数 • 3. 造成恶果(或不利影响、痛苦等) • Winter takes its toll on your health... • 冬天对健康不利。

Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases 2. How has the medical condition changed since 1969? – Appearance of new diseases such as AIDS and Ebola – Comeback of the old afflictions • Diphtheria in the former Soviet Union • TB in urban centers like New York City • Rising Group A streptococcal conditions like 。