112] Reading [Natural Remedies] [Acupuncture & biofeedback]

 

Read the text, then choose the correct answer:

Today, many people use natural ways to cure illnesses that don't cause side effects. ''Acupuncture'' and ''biofeedback'' are two popular methods. Doctors have been using ''acupuncture'' in China for over two thousand years. It involves pushing needles into the skin at special points around the body. Ancient Chinese philosophers believed that they were connected to different organs and could cure diseases.

Today, acupuncture is used in many countries. Studies show that acupuncture works especially for headaches, backaches and smoking. Since 1950s, doctors in China have also been using acupuncture in major operations. Patients are awake and know what is happening in the operation, but they feel little or no pain. Scientists think that the needles make the body produce a chemical called ''endorphin'' that helps to reduce the feeling of pain.

Another natural way to cure illnesses is ''biofeedback''. It uses technology to help people control their internal organs. For example, if a person has problems with sleeping, he/she is connected to a special computer that shows the activity of the brain. The person then is asked to do some mental exercises to relax. When the brain activity falls and the person is relaxed, the computer makes a noise. Slowly, the person learns what type of mental exercises can help him/her to reduce the activity of the brain.

Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D:

1.   Doctors in China have been using acupuncture in operations for..............years.

A.  56

B.  59

C.  65

D.  73

2.   Endorphin ..................the feeling of pain.

A.  increases                                 

B.  expands                        

C.  enhances

D.  decreases

3.   A person who has problems with sleeping is connected to a special                computer to............................    

A.  do mental exercises 

B.  show the activity of the brain

C.  show the activity of the muscles  

D.  try to relax

4.   Many people prefer acupuncture and biofeedback to cure diseases                 because.................

A.  they cause little side effects

B.  they don't cause side effects 

C.  they are easy for use by the doctors

D.  they are dangerous to health

5.   A suitable title for the passage can be............................................

A.  Natural Remedies   

B.  Natural Diseases         

C.  Good to Health           

D.  Bad to Health