Listening/Speaking

1. | GW. Listen and share your ideas on different ways of treatment. Pay attention to the use of the verb forms in the Passive Voice.

Surgical techniques have greatly improved over the last century.

Conventional medicine can be traced back to the fifth century B.C. in ancient Greece. It is based on the scientific study of the human body and illness. There has been great progress in what doctors have been able to do with modern surgery and new medications. These scientific advances have made conventional (traditional) medicine the method that many people choose first when they need medical treatment.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Today it is used worldwide for a variety of problems. An acupuncturist inserts needles at certain points on the body to relieve* pain or restore health.

Spiritual Healing

Many believe medication or prayer may help in healing diseases.

Various forms of spiritual healing exist around the world. Known as faith healing, or “Mind and body connection”, this is a form of healing that uses the mind or religious faith to treat illnesses. A number of conventional doctors say that when they are not able to help a patient, spiritual healing just may work.

Sand Cure has been used by people for many years. And recently this treatment has been gaining popularity among tourists. People make a big hole and get in it and stay there for a while on sunny days, but they must protect their head from the sun. Sand cure is very good for your bones, muscles and blood circulation.

Yoga is one of the most ancient forms of exercise, originating in India 5,000 years ago. Recently much more attention has been paid to yoga. Yoga can be practised by anyone at any age, in any physical condition, depending on their physical need. You can practise yoga every day. It is helpful for health.

3. GW. Complete the table according to the task above and with your own ideas.

Ways of treatm | Importance
Acupuncture |
Yoga | improves memory and concentration
Music |
Laughing | encourages you, gives high spirit
Sand Cure | is good for bones,muscles and blood circulation

*relieve- cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious.