To write his own medical text, Li Shizhen referenced over 800 medical texts, countless books on history and geography, and works of literature. He even studied the complete works of many ancient poets, from     1     he selected a surprising number of verses about medicine. However, the greatest issue he encountered was the widespread inconsistency (不一致) in the use of drug names. Realizing the importance of field research outweighed     2     of extensive reading, Li travelled far and wide into the mountains and wilderness in 1565. He covered what are today's provinces of Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui and Jiangsu, and many other places.

After over a decade of field research, Li     3     (successful) completed the first draft of his masterpiece, Bencao Gangmu, or the Compendium of Materia Medica in 1578. He revised     4     work at least three times right up until his death in 1593.

Since its first publication in 1596, the book     5     (receive) world-wide recognition. British naturalist Charles Darwin acknowledged the book     6     an “ancient Chinese encyclopedia (百科全书).” In 2011, the book     7     (list) on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. In 2017, an international conference was held in Beijing     8     (celebrate) Li’s 500th birthday.

Today, there are a     9     (grow) number of international exchanges centering on Li Shizhen and his book, and many people around the world can still find the     10     (wise) of human development in this ancient classic.

Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the remedy for     1     (count) patients for thousands of years. There is evidence that acupuncture     2     (date) back to the Stone Age, when stone tools were used to press areas of the body     3     (relieve) pain. Over time, this primitive practice gradually evolved into a comprehensive and profound medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture.

    4     acupuncture actually functions is not clearly understood. But people have come to     5     universal agreement that acupuncture is a treatment that aims to promote the body’s self-regulating functions. Its therapeutic principles are in line with the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine,     6     emphasize all-inclusive treatment, meridian (经络) adjustment, balance of bodily functions and overall physiological well-being.

    7     the uncertainty about its medical basis, acupuncture has become a global therapy. Over the years, acupuncture     8     (see) many advancements in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a mainstream alternative and complementary treatment for     9     (vary) of weaknesses. According to a WHO report, acupuncture     10     (include) in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2010 is now used in 113 of its 120 member countries, illustrating its widespread recognition and application.

As an ancient Chinese medical practice with a rich history and deep cultural significance, acupuncture is an embodiment of profound cultural heritage and a holistic path to healing.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a health care system in which patients     1     (treat) with natural plant, animal, and mineral remedies (药物). There is an     2     (assume) that for a person to be healthy, yin and yang forces should he in balance. Imbalance causes illness or injury. TCM is about     3     (restore) the balance between yin and yang forces in patients. It has been a major part of traditional Chinese culture and continues to play     4     vital role in medical treatment in China today.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 80 percent of the world’s population depend for its primary health care needs     5     medicines from plants and animals. This is especially true in countries where traditional medicines are     6     (wide) used.

Increasingly, however, modern medicines also contain substances from animals and plants. Given growing populations, increasing wealth, and the spreading     7     (popular) of natural remedies around the world, the demand for these medicines and remedies     8     (rise) now. The demand,     9     (combine) with reduced habitat, has caused an alarming increase in the number of plant and animal species used for medicinal purposes at risk for many years. For instance, TCM uses about 1,000 plant and 36 animal species, including the tiger, rhinoceros, and sea horse,     10     are all in danger.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining global popularity. According to a government white paper. TCM    1     (introduce) in 183 countries and regions around the world so far.

Westerners’ understanding of TCM, however, maybe limited to acupuncture (针灸), cupping (拔罐) and massage. As    2     matter of fact, Chinese herbs play a more important role than physical    3     (treat) in getting rid of diseases and keeping the body    4     good condition in the TCM treatment system.

Herbs are made into pills, powder and soup,     5     are used for different kinds of illnesses.

The herbs,     6     (they) quality and quantity, and the processing of the ingredients jointly determine the effectiveness of the prescription.TCM,     7     (compare) with Western medicine, lacks standardization because the chemical composition and functions of its medicines are unclear and their effects are    8     (stable).     9     (fortunate), standardization has improved in recent decades, with an increasing number of factories     10     (produce) patented TCM drugs.