1 . 语法填空

Acupuncture(针灸), an ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the treatment for lots of patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine     1     (final) came to life, ancient Chinese used stone tools     2     (reduce) pain. Over time, this method has turned     3     a medical system and formed the base of acupuncture.

As a treatment     4     aims to better the body’s self-recovering functions, acupuncture stresses treating a sick person as a whole, balancing bodily functions     5     improving overall physical well-being.

Practices can be different in forms, including needle insertion (扎针), cupping and rubbing. Needle insertion, the most common method, is carried out by     6     (put) hair-thin needles into meridians (经络), or specific points on the body.

Looking beyond China, acupuncture has become a global treatment. In the past 50 years, acupuncture     7     (see) many developments in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a popular treatment for     8    variety of diseases. According to a 2019 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of the 120 member countries, showing     9     (it) widespread application.

As an ancient Chinese medical practice, acupuncture has a rich history and much cultural    10     (important).

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the woman do next?

A．Make an appointment.

B．Fill in another form.

C．Go to the waiting room.

2. Who will the woman meet this afternoon?

A．A doctor.

B．Her boss.

C．A customer.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Acupuncture(针灸) has been used to treat countless patients for thousands of years. As an ancient Chinese medical practice, it has     1     rich history and deep cultural significance. Before modern medicine came to life, ancient Chinese had used stone tools     2    (relieve) diseases. Over time, this practice developed     3     a medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a treatment that aims to promote the body’s multiple self-regulating     4    (function). Its principles are in line with the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine,     5     emphasizes the balance of body and overall well-being.

Needle insertion(针刺), the most common method of acupuncture,     6    (carry) out by getting hair-thin needles into specific points on the body. This can improve the body’s inner potential to heal(治愈)     7    (it) by channeling vital energy（the qi）.

    8    (look)beyond China, acupuncture has become a global way of therapy(治疗). Over the years, acupuncture     9    (see) many advancements in scientific research and modern medicine. According to a 2019 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of its 120 member countries, illustrating its widespread recognition and     10    (apply).

7 . In the 12th century, physician Ibn Zuhr conducted some animal research to assess the surgical procedures that could be applied to humans. Since then, animal testing has been considered the most efficient way to develop new drugs. New medical treatments and drugs are tested on animals first to determine their effectiveness or safety levels before they are finally tested on humans. However, it remains controversial whether it is morally right or wrong to use animals for experiments.

The use of animals for medical purposes is seen to be necessary by many scientists. Researchers usually begin their trials using rats. If the tests are successful, further tests are done on monkeys before using human beings. For testing, such tiered(分层的) rounds are important because they reduce the level of error and negative side effects. Some argue that animal testing has contributed to many life-saving cures and treatments and there is no adequate alternative to testing on a living, whole-body system. Moreover, there are regulations for animal testing that limit the misuse of animals during research. They serve as evidence that animals are well taken care of and treated well instead of being intentionally harmed.

However, some other experts and animal welfare groups have opposed such practice, considering it as inhumane(不人道的) and claiming it should be banned. According to Humane Society International, animals used in experiments are commonly subjected to force-feeding, radiation exposure, operations to deliberately cause damage and frightening situations to create depression and anxiety. They also hold the view that animals are very different from human beings and therefore are poor test subjects. Drugs that pass animal tests are not necessarily safe. Animal tests on the arthritis (关节炎) drug Vioxx showed it would have a protective effect on the hearts of mice, yet the drug went on to cause about 27,000 heart attacks before being pulled back from the market.

It’s safe to say that using animals for tests will continue to be debated in many years to come. Despite the benefits of animal testing, some of the concerns need to be addressed with adequate regulations to ensure that animals are treated humanely.

1. Why is animal testing considered necessary?

A．Rats are more similar to humans than monkeys.

B．Other testing alternatives may not replace animals.

C．Animal testing can show every side effect of drugs.

D．Animal testing has been in practice since the 12th century.

2. What suffering do animals go through during experiments according to the passage?

A．Eating poisonous food.	B．Being killed deliberately.
C．Breathing in polluted air.	D．Having unnecessary operations.

3. The author uses the example of Vioxx to tell us that ________.

A．animal testing helps find the cure for arthritis

B．some drugs need to be withdrawn from the market

C．animals cannot necessarily produce accurate results

D．a drug should be tested many more times before its release

4. Which will the author probably agree with?

A．Scientists should reduce the number of animals used in research.

B．Experts should try hard to determine whether animal tests are harmful.

C．Relevant organizations should show more concern about the animals’ welfare.

D．The authorities should issue new laws to guarantee animals’ rights during research.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

These days, doctors are using a new approach to healing, which is called tapping. This approach combines     1    (wise) from Chinese medicine with talk therapy.

By simply tapping points along the body while     2     (confirm) your emotional state, you can release cellular energy. By feeling the emotions, you process and clear them through     3     power of love and forgiveness. Tapping provides a healthy way to process difficult emotions, even from     4     you experienced in the distant past. The practice draws inspiration from acupuncture, a healing method from traditional Chinese medicine that     5     (date) from thousands of years ago.

Acupuncture opens energy highways in the body by sticking thin needles into the skin. Tapping takes a similar approach, but uses touch instead of needles     6     (promote) the flow of energy throughout the body. It may sound strange or impossible     7     first glance. But scientists believe that the method works because it stimulates the     8     (center) nervous system, which causes the body to release helpful chemicals.

Everyone may have experienced some sort of emotional discomfort in their lives.     9     painful, it’s important to develop healthy ways to process these experiences. Healing practices like tapping help release these emotions     10     (active), so you can process and heal from difficult emotions.

9 . You’ve probably heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Comedy on Referral has taken that idea and run with it, using standup comedy to help treat people struggling with depression and anxiety in partnership with the NHS.

The idea stemmed from comedian Angie Belcher’s experiences of teaching comedy at Bristol University. She found that students often told her how much stronger and more resilient (恢复力强的) they were thanks to standup comedy.

Inspired, she teamed up with the NHS in Bristol to create a six-week comedy course for patients struggling with depression in January 2022. Following the success of this initial course, Comedy on Referral won NHS funding to help men at risk of killing themselves in London.

Belcher will work alongside psychologists and men who have experienced self-killing events to use comedy as a form of therapy (疗法).

Talking to The Bristol Post, Belcher said, “Past depressions are perfect for comedy. Comedy doesn’t come from the happy, perfect moments of your life, but from our everyday struggles and major life events. People who’ve been through big life experiences such as the death of a close relation and ill health often can’t wait to tell me their story, mostly because there’s always something strangely funny about the situation.”

Research has shown that laughter has positive psychological effects, such as decreasing levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) and increasing endorphins (chemicals making you feel relaxed).

It can even have physiological benefits, although less research has been done in this area. Current research has linked laughter and humour with increased levels of pain tolerance as well as short-term cardiovascular (心血管的) benefits. More research is needed to prove these findings.

Nonetheless, the mental health benefits of regular laughter are widely accepted, and using comedy to treat mental health struggles could be a real breakthrough in the treatment of mental health.

1. Why is the saying used at the beginning of the text?

A．To attract readers’ attention.	B．To introduce the topic.
C．To demonstrate a theory.	D．To present a statement.

2. What did teaching comedy inspire Angie Belcher to do?

A．She set up a new company for the struggling patients.

B．She took an effort to run after the success of her course.

C．She created a six-week comedy course for related patients.

D．She raised money to help men at risk of killing themselves.

3. What is the benefit of the research on laughter?

A．Bringing the depressed at ease.	B．Making struggling patients energetic.
C．Building up the patients’ willpower.	D．Ensuring the patients to be pain-free.

4. What is probably the best title of this text?

A．Using Standup Comedy Improves Wellbeing

B．Depression and Anxiety Can Be Cured Now

C．The Initial Course Proves to Be Successful

D．Laughter Is Actually Being Used as Medicine