1 . Wu Ming, a young German born after 1995, is a big fan of Chinese culture. As he thought some diseases can’t be treated _______ with Western medicine, he decided to _______traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In 2015, Wu came to Henan province, where a strong TCM culture can be _______. After a year of learning, he _______ the language barrier and started to learn Chinese medicine. Wu always _______ some Chinese herbal medicine by himself to know their flavours and effects, just like Shen Nong, a character in Chinese legend. In Wu’s opinion, TCM is one of the best-preserved _______ of Chinese culture.
Studying TCM also _______ Wu’s mind and lifestyle. He used to be _______ to electronic devices, playing video games every night. Instead of being trapped in the fast-paced but unhealthy daily _______, he now lives a(n) ________ and peaceful life, practicing good habits like drinking tea and reading.
Wu ________ what he has learned to help his family. He always provides his family members with some advice about staying fit after ________ their skin or tongues online. Over time, his family gradually began to understand his ________ for TCM.
Wu thinks there’s no big difference between China and Western countries. “________ comes from being out of touch”, said Wu. He plans to run a traditional Chinese clinic in Germany, which could serve as a(n) ________ between the two countries and publicize TCM and its culture.
1. A.immediately | B.gradually | C.thoroughly | D.consistently |
2. A.depend on | B.dig into | C.look up | D.work out |
3. A.created | B.enjoyed | C.advanced | D.acknowledged |
4. A.overcame | B.seized | C.divided | D.shifted |
5. A.raised | B.sorted | C.cooked | D.tasted |
6. A.aspects | B.standards | C.themes | D.means |
7. A.enriched | B.secured | C.expanded | D.changed |
8. A.exposed | B.reduced | C.restricted | D.addicted |
9. A.businesses | B.recreations | C.routines | D.tasks |
10. A.balanced | B.wealthy | C.humble | D.efficient |
11. A.employs | B.promotes | C.outlines | D.conveys |
12. A.scanning | B.checking | C.exploring | D.comparing |
13. A.concern | B.wish | C.demand | D.passion |
14. A.Misunderstanding | B.Destruction | C.Stress | D.Failure |
15. A.source | B.basis | C.bridge | D.tool |