CPR is an effective form of first aid     1     (give) to the victim whose heart stops. It can increase the chance of the victim’s     2     (survive). So CPR can be a real lifesaver.

How to give CPR? There are     3     (simple) three steps. Firstly, lay the victim     4     his back and do chest compression. In this way, it keeps blood flowing to the brain, heart and other organs. To perform chest compression, place one hand over     5     other and press firmly on the victim’s chest many times in a row,     6     (push) at least 2 inches deep. Then after compression is completed, check the victim’s situation to see whether he     7     (breathe). If not, perform mouth-to-mouth artificial breathing,     8     helps to move the oxygen down into the victim’s lungs. And the chest compression should start again right after the two breaths     9     (give).

Learn CPR, for you never know when you might need it. And     10     feels good to know that you could help in case of emergency.

First aid is     1     temporary form of help given to someone who suddenly     2     (fall) ill or gets injured before a doctor can be found. Often the illness or injury is not serious, but there are other times     3     giving first aid quickly can save lives.

If your skin gets     4     (burn), first aid is a very important first step. First, remove clothing     5     (use) scissors. Next, cool burns     6     (immediate) with cool but not icy water. Then, dry the burned area gently.     7     (final), cover the burned area with a dry, clean bandage that will not stick     8     the skin. If the     9     (injury) are second or third-degree burns, it is vital     10     (get) the victim to the hospital at once.

The Chinese began to accept Western medicine as early as the beginning of 20th century,     1    Chinese medicine is still in doubt among Western people. To them, Chinese medicine, like ancient China, is mysterious and beyond     2     (believe).

Chinese medicines, most of them     3     (be) originally natural herbs, are made through having these materials simmered, roasted, or fried without having specific standards. This is the main reason for     4    they’re not recognized internationally. Chinese medicines usually appear in     5     form of pills, tablets and most commonly herb teas. They are used     6     account of their power in aid of recovery and they tend to produce long­term effects. They might be     7     (slow) in curing the patient of the disease, but they have less serious side effects even if     8     (take) frequently, for each medicinal herb is prescribed (开处方) for the benefit of the patient, causing no harm to the liver or the kidneys.

It is obvious that no matter how strange they may seem to Westerners, Chinese medicines     9     (use) for thousands of years and prove to be extremely effective. It’s up to us     10     (promote) the precious heritage.

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).

Tu Youyou, the first female Chinese scientist     1     (receive) a Nobel Prize, was born in 1930, Zhejiang Province. Between 1951 and 1955, she studied medicine     2    university. Later, she went on     3     (complete) further training courses in traditional Chinese medicine. In 1969, Tu became head of a team which     4     (intend) to find a cure for malaria. She collected a large amount of data and     5     (refer) to the ancient books of traditional Chinese medicine. On 4 October 1971, she managed     6     (make) qinghao extract. However, in order to solve the problems they met, they even volunteered     7     (test) on themselves first. In November 1972, they     8     (succeed) isolated the most effective part of the extract and named it qinghaosu     9     is a key part of many malaria medicines. In her Nobel Lecture, she encouraged scientists to further explore the treasure house of traditional Chinese medicine and raise it to a     10     (high) level.

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).