学术英语 医学 Unit 2

Unit 2Resurgent 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

Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases

Listening

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

ListeningSuggested answers

Key to Task 1 of Listening

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

as incomes rise, health can decline diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer a change in lifestyle / in diet the decline of overall health of a country the local community and the South African government

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Key to Task 2 of Listening

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

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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

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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

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Key to Task 2 of Listening 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

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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 ContentsLead-in Text AText B Text C Listening Speaking Writing Get ready for Unit 3

Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases

Lead-in Issues to be covered Task

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rgent and Emergent Diseases

Lead-in

information-filling taskOutbreak Year Cause Prevalence

SARS Avian flu Swine flu

2002 2003 2007

- SARS Starting in China and coronavirus spreading globally H5N1 First reported in South Korea and becoming a global outbreak H1N1 A pandemic starting in MexicoPage 26

2009

Unit 2 Resurgent and Emergent Diseases

Text ACritical reading and thinking – Topics for presentation – Useful expressions – Difficult sentences

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Text ACritical reading and thinking

Topics for presentation“Old enemies never die.”

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Text ACritical reading and thinking

Topics for presentation1. What do the two choices imply?

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“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

“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

“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

Text ACritical reading and thinking Topics for presentation

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 scarlet fever The fear of a powerful new flu strain sweeping the world

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