Chapter 1 The Progress of Medical Science
Section Ⅰ Audio-visual Comprehension
Manmade DNA and Synthetic Cell
Progress in the War on Cancer
Section Ⅱ Theme Reading
So Many Advances in Medicine, So Many Yet to Come
Section Ⅲ Extension Reading
Paying Homage to the Wisdom of Voices from Medicines Past
Medicines Progress, One Setback at a Time
Section Ⅳ Language Practice
A. Medical Terminology
B. Vocabulary Work
C. Sentence Completion
D. Passage Translation
Chapter 2 DNAs Vast Influence in Medical, Ethical and Social Realms
Section Ⅰ Audio-visual Comprehension
Three Myths About DNA
The Truth About DNA
Section Ⅱ Theme Reading
DNA, the Keeper of Lifes Secrets, Starts to Talk
Section Ⅲ Extension Reading
Applications of DNA Research
The Importance of Genetics
Section Ⅳ Language Practice
A. Medical Terminology
B. Vocabulary Work
C. Sentence Completion
D. Passage Translation
Chapter 3 Threats of bacterial and viral Infections
Section Ⅰ Audio-visual Comprehension
Flu Pandemic
A Global Threat: Drug-resistant Bacteria
Section Ⅱ Theme Reading
Unlocking Clues to Spread of 1918 Flu Virus
Section Ⅲ Extension Reading
Dangerous Germs Becoming More Common
Infectious Diseases
Section Ⅳ Language Practice
A. Medical Terminology
B. Vocabulary Work
C. Sentence Completion
D. Passage Translation
Chapter 4 Lessons from AIDS
Section Ⅰ Audio-visual Comprehension
HIV and AIDS
Treating AIDS with Medications
Section Ⅱ Theme Reading
What Did We Learn from AIDS?
Section Ⅲ Extension Reading
After 20 Years, AIDS Vaccine Still Seems a Distant Dream
Social Perspectives on AIDS
Section Ⅳ Language Practice
A. Medical Terminology
B. Vocabulary Work
C. Sentence Completion
D. Passage Translation
Chapter 5 Osteoporosis: Causes and Consequences
Section Ⅰ Audio-visual Comprehension
Risks for Osteoporosis
Easier Osteoporosis Treatments
Section Ⅱ Theme Reading
Bones of Invention
Section Ⅲ Extension Reading
Osteoporosis: Its Not Just for Women
Ways to Prevent Osteoporosis
Section Ⅳ Language Practice
A. Medical Terminology
B. Vocabulary Work
C. Sentence Completion
D. Passage Translation
Chapter 6 The Frontiers of Medical Science: Precision Medicine
Section Ⅰ Audio-visual Comprehension
Precision Medicine
Targeting Treatment to the Patient
Section Ⅱ Theme Reading
A New Initiative on Precision Medicine
Section Ⅲ Extension Reading
Medicine Tailored Just for You
Precision Medicine in the 21st Century
Section Ⅳ Language Practice
A. Medical Terminology
B.Vocabulary Work
C. Sentence Completion
D. Passage Translation
Chapter 7 Stem Cells and Stem Cell Research
Section Ⅰ Audio-visual Comprehension
A Breakthrough in Stem Cells Research
Stem Cells Help Regenerate Damaged Heart
Section Ⅱ Theme Reading
Stem Cells: The Hope and the Hype
Section Ⅲ Extension Reading
The Source of Stem Cells
A Leap Forward for Stem Cells
Section Ⅳ Language Practice
A. Medical Terminology
B. Vocabulary Work
C. Sentence Completion
D. Passage Translation
Chapter 8 Exploring the Mysteries of the Human Brain
Section Ⅰ Audio-visual Comprehension
Memory and the Brain
Medical Research and the Brain
Section Ⅱ Theme Reading
How Does the Brain Work?
Section Ⅲ Extension Reading
Memory
Intelligence
Section Ⅳ Language Practice
A. Medical Terminology
B. Vocabulary Work
C. Sentence Completion
D. Passage Translation
Appendix
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