2 . Battling with cancer at the point of becoming a teenager was painful, but I chose to help and encourage those less fortunate children to build up confidence.

As I entered adolescence, a time when I should have been pushing boundaries and becoming increasingly _______, I felt terrified about moving forward, assuming my newfound freedom would be taken away from me through another _______ of the disease.

_______, 13 years on, I’ve remained in recovery. I’ve lived in many places, in the UK and abroad during university, and _______ a job in the NHS supporting children in schools with their mental health. I’ve turned the sufferings of my early experiences into _______ to support young people displaying early signs of mental illnesses, in the hope that this will provide them with the tools to _______ their own well-being.

My own experiences _______ me to pursue this career. The treatment I received for my physical health during my cancer _______ had luckily been timely and effective. But support for my mental health, both during my treatment and _______, was limited. I think the medical community and society generally still have progress to make when ________ children who have experienced ill-health, especially in terms of ________ health.

________, there have been worthy organizations and people, who provided me with the opportunity to connect with other ________ people with cancer through different kinds of activities. These strengthened my self-confidence after treatment, and I now ________ for them to provide this experience in treatment to other children in my ________.

Remember the cupping marks on the swimming superstar Michael Phelps at the Rio Olympics? The     1    (shock) red marks opened people’s eyes to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the healing effects of cupping therapy.

Cupping, also termed as “horn method” in ancient China,     2    (become) popular in China for thousands of years. It is one of the physiotherapy (物理疗法)     3    (method) of Traditional Chinese Medicine. When people apply cupping therapy, special cups are heated,     4     helps to create a vacuum (真空) and applied on specific treatment sites.

Cupping therapy has developed alongside TCM theory as part of its strong foundation. TCM believes that the human body     5    (associate) with the dynamic balance of opposites in the form of Yin and Yang. Pain results     6       an imbalance in this unity within the body. Cupping allows for the decongestion (充血) of skin and tissues. Cupping therapy can     7    (effective) stimulate Channels and Collaterals (经络), awaken vital energy and blood circulation,     8     relieve muscle fatigue (疲劳), balancing Yin and Yang.

Due to the continued     9    (develop) of TCM, more and more westerners have come to recognize and accept the healthy treatment concept offered by TCM. At the same time, TCM doctors continue to promote the treatment methods of TCM in every way possible, including through acupuncture, cupping, massages, Qigong, and Tai Chi, all in     10     attempt to prevent disease and improve fitness.

4 . The healthcare industry in the UK is not cheap or efficient enough. This has led many people to seek out other solutions, one of which is something known as online therapy.     1    

The idea is quite simple. Anyone who can use a computer and have an Internet connection will have the ability to talk to a therapist online. Many providers ask the potential client (客户) several questions before signing up.     2     Once the service understands your unique needs, it then pairs you with a therapist.

    3     People who use an online therapy service frequently mention that they can manage the monthly payments, which generally do not go beyond ￡200 per month. Online therapy is also known as being as effective as traditional therapy, while more private without the shame it brings.

For all the love online therapy has received lately, it doesn’t come without its disadvantages. The main problems many people have with online therapy are the absence of facial expressions and ethics (道德规范).     4     There are also other concerns that are frequently brought up, such as management problems and technological difficulties.

    5     It’s important to keep in mind that though many people are already using one of these services, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good option for you. If you decide to use one, understand the risks and potentially limited results it can have.

For thousands of years, the Chinese     1     (use) acupuncture (针灸) to ease pain and treat illnesses. Evolving from the discovery     2     using stone needles on specific points on the surface of the body could get rid of pain and disease, acupuncture has become an     3     (essence) part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), in line with the philosophy that promotes the harmonious (和谐的) coexistence of humans with nature. As     4     (document) in Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian about 2,100 years ago, Bian Que, a highly skilled     5     (physic) during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), was famous for having helped a prince to “wake up” after an accident by using needles on the prince’s head.

According to TCM, there are a dozen meridians (经络) in the human body,     6     the qi, or life energy, moves about to help keep the organs healthy. Cold, infections or diseases can result     7     the blocking of this energy, so     8     (stimulate) the acupoints can unblock the “stuck”qi, restore normal blood flow and improve health.

In 2010, UNESCO     9     (include) acupuncture and moxibustion (灸法) of TCM on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yet, the practice is not just cultural and historical — its a medical technique     10     (wide) used and researched today.

9 . Physical weakness, lack of energy, severe hair loss, and pain in the neck, are more common among young people recently. More people are now turning to TCM for help, which stands for traditional Chinese medicine.

Wang Louda, 30, who works in the social media industry, has gained a new respect for TCM after suffering from cervical(颈椎) pain.

Six months ago, while driving home from work, Wang suddenly felt weakness in his left arm. He thought it was due to the hard work he was doing and that a good rest over the weekend would relieve it.

However, the situation worsened after a week. He had no choice but to go to the hospital for an examination, which showed something wrong with his cervical.

A friend recommended that he try acupuncture(针灸). After over a month of treatment with TCM, his pain had gradually disappeared.

“TCM is relatively gentle and suitable for treating chronic (慢性的) diseases,” Wang says.

Modern people, due to the endless use of mobile phones and computers, spend up to 10 hours a day sitting to study or work. This sedentary lifestyle, lacking in enough physical activity, means that the muscles and bones cannot receive enough relaxation and exercise, gradually leading to damage. Problems such as neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, and leg pain are becoming increasingly common.

Yao Jingyi, who works at a TCM clinic in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, has been engaged in the clinic for over 30 years. He is skilled in treating sports injuries, cervical pain, and chronic diseases.

“Acupuncture is one of the treasures of traditional Chinese medicine,” Yao explains.

According to him, the ancient practice of acupuncture woks well in treating “modern illnesses”, such as headache, backache and cervical pain.