chemicals from the fatty acids are released and the (4)..........................through the body organs, leading to the cleansing of the whole body. Another known (5).........................of fasting is the healing process in the body during a fast. When fasting, energy is diverted away from the digestive system.The healing process during a fast is made easier by the body's search for other energy sources.Abnormal growths within the body,(6)...........................and the like,do not have the full support of the body's supplies and therefore are more likely to disappear. Fasting also leads to a feeding of (7).........................and may help extend life expectancy.A study performed on earthworms showed a longer life thanks fasting.The (8)...........................was performed in the 1930s by isolating one worm and putting it on a cycle of fasting and feeding.The isolated worm outlived other worms by 19 generations while still maintaining its freshness and youthful physical characteristics. 2. Read the following text and give short answer to the questions. .... Aromatherapy is used in a wide range of settings from health spas to hospitals- to treat a variety of conditions. In general, it seems to relieve pain, improve mood, and promote a sense of relaxation. In fact several essential oils, including lavender, rose, orange, bergamot, lemon, sandalwood, and others, have been shown to relieve anxiety street and depression. Although healing oils have been used for centuries, few studies have looks into the safety and effectiveness of aromatherapy in people. Scientific evidence is insufficient, of certain essential oils. As a result, more research is needed before aromatherapy can become a widely accept alternative remedy. Unit 2 Your body and you page 17 What is the purpose of using natural oils from plant in aromatherapy? . 2. What does the word each refer to? . 3.What does the two ways aroma gets in to the body? .. 4.There are three examples given about the applications of aromatherapy, list them. ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5.Name two places where aromatherapy is used. ..... 6. What is the view of the author in the last paragraph? . D. SPEAKING Work with a friend to talk about the disadvantages of: Spending too much time watching TV Skipping breakfast Eating too much fast food Talking to much in pair and group work Playing video games all the time E. WRITING 1. Complete the sentences in A by matching them with their continuations in B. A B 1. Eating fruit like apples,kiwis or pears a. before humans canfully understand their bodies. 2. Therapies like acupuncture b. when they are more conscious of what they eat and do. 3. It is going to take a very long time c. will help improve your health condition. 4. Whether one succeeds in kicking a habit or not will d. will affect the way one behaves. 5. A habit,either good or bad e. are believed to be effective alternatives to modern medicine. 6. Humans will enjoys longer life expectancy f. depend on their willpower and determination. Unit 2 page 18
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