1. How did Jim get hurt?
| A．He was kicked by a boy. |
| B．He was hit by a football. |
| C．He fell down on the ground. |
| A．In 48 hours. | B．In 4 days. | C．In a month. |
2 . You know that old saying that laughter is the best medicine. Well, studies have long shown that laughter can have a positive effect both physically and emotionally. In South Korea, a nation more used to holding back its emotions, at least one hospital is encouraging patients to let loose on their regular basis.
Laughing, for those cancer patients and their families, is a weekly exercise at Seoul National University hospital. It is something that does not come easy for them, but an hour of laughter therapy (疗法） is all it takes to fight depression that often follows chemical treatment. Lim Song Li, a therapist at the hospital, was once a depression patient herself. She now is a laughter therapist and says when you laugh, blood vessels expand,and sugar levels drop, producing an abundance of hormones (激素）linked with happiness and pleasure. But in Korean culture, where Confucian tradition dominates(主导）social behavior,laughing is not a nature thing. Korean men are taught not to cry more than three times in their lifetime. And the sound of a Korean woman's laughter should not be heard outside the fence of her home. But inside this hospital,they are letting it out. By the end of the session, they make belief laughs somehow become their own.
If laughing requires effort,more natural to Koreans, it is singing. The sing-song star therapist, famous for her therapy sessions to fight housewife depression,Jeong Ji Song says singing is an easier way to express inner feelings,especially for Korean women brought up in the conservative background. For some,these classes can be a stress-management tool,but for many more who suffer from depression, learning to sing out their heart can be a healing process.
It not only helped Ying Seung Woo come out of severe depression, but also presented her with a new career. After taking up singing therapy, she found a talent in herself-cheer-leading. And now she is taking courses to become a certified therapist.
1. The author mentions South Korea to show.| A．there are few people suffering from depression in South Korea |
| B．laughter has a positive influence on Korean women' s health |
| C．people in South Korea are used to expressing their inner feelings |
| D．people in South Korea have attempted to use laughter therapy |
| A．Laughter can help ease patients' pain. |
| B．Laughing can help patients fight depression. |
| C．Laughter is a natural thing in the Korean society. |
| D．Laughing is not allowed in the Korean tradition. |
| A．Curing. |
| B．Controlling. |
| C．Suffering. |
| D．Fighting. |
3 . We all know the saying, “Nobody is perfect.” It has been planted in our brains since we were children, and of course, it is the truth. So if nobody is perfect, why do we have such a hard time admitting when we are in trouble or need help?
Like many other young people trying to get through their first year of college, I felt anxiety, and it had its grips on me pretty tight. It began getting in the way of my life, and I had to sit down and tell myself that my behavior was not healthy and there was a solution. Finally, I decided to turn to therapy(精神疗法).
Therapy. It has such a negative stigma (污名), but why? Does going to therapy mean that you are failing as a person or that you cannot fix your problems on your own? No. Going to therapy means that you are strong enough to recognize that something inside your head is not working correctly, and you are brave enough to try to fix it.
After a couple of weeks, many parts of my life became so much clearer. I began to understand that I, myself, am my worst enemy, which was pretty frightening. But, although frightened, I knew that it was only I who could guide me towards feeling better, and that was extremely empowering.
I have been guided towards a healthier mindset, one that is positive and powerful. I have been able to understand that no matter what happens in my life. I will always be okay.
A lot of people do not understand that it is normal to have negative feelings and sometimes to feel like we have lost control over certain parts of our lives. Seeing a therapist can greatly change your way of thinking about something if you keep your mind open and I am so thankful that I decided to go and do something for myself.
If you are in need of help, you can go to therapy and then everything will be okay.
1. In the author’s opinion, going to therapy ________.| A．means you are failing as a person | B．you’re brave enough to solve your problems |
| C．can make others think wrongly about you | D．can be quite unnecessary and helpful |
| A．She became more positive and confident. | B．She became too frightened of her own life. |
| C．She became worried about her anxiety. | D．She realized college was her worst enemy. |
| A．To tell us how to think positively. | B．To show it is OK to be imperfect. |
| C．To share her college life with us. | D．To help us know better about therapy. |
4 . Reasons why you should learn first aid
A first aid course only takes a matter of hours to complete but supplies you with all of the knowledge you require to handle an emergency.
Having the ability to help family and friends in need. When a member of your family or a friend injures himself or herself, there’s nothing worse than feeling helpless. In your first aid training, you can learn how to treat a variety of medical conditions and injuries. This means that when someone is in need, you will know exactly what to do.
Earning the respect of your fellow colleagues.
Gaining new responsibilities. Your role as a first-aider is very important especially in high-risk working environments where employees are operating heavy machines or working at a great height.
| A．But that’s not all |
| B．Getting more confidence |
| C．You will be the go-to person in times of need |
| D．Having the pride you will feel if you help save someone |
| E．We all know that accidents happen， |
| F．Your knowledge of first aid will increase their chance of making a quick recovery |
| G．Stepping in to help your colleagues will have a greater effect than you might expect |
Acupuncture (针灸)is a traditional Chinese medical practice of treating
The effectiveness of acupuncture left Reston such a deep
The National Institutes of Health ( NIH) began to sponsor some of their top
| A．Nurse and patient. |
| B．Boss and secretary. |
| C．Interviewer and interviewee. |
7 . In summer the extreme heat often makes people sweaty and restless. While people are annoyed by it, experts suggest summer is the best season to discharge(排放) your body’s toxins(毒素) and recover your energy.
One popular option is hot-stone massage(按摩). Therapists use smooth and heated stones, usually river rocks, to massage certain parts of the body, or place them on key points of the body. The warmth of the hot stones will improve blood circulation and also help relax muscles, while sweating is also believed to be good for discharging the body’s toxins.
Another popular option is hot-stone baths. The hot-stone bath will help the body discharge toxins and humidity(湿气) that accumulated during the last winter. Summer is the best season to build a good body. Rather than use water or steam to heat and wash the body, people simply wear a coat or something comfortable, and then lie on heated stone tablets made of hot stones, which are warmed to around 45oC. The body will gradually warm up and blood circulation will also be improved. More sweat will come out quickly. The sweat is smooth and fresh, not smelly like that released after sports activities. Such baths bring a number of health benefits, such as anti-aging, improved blood circulation and stress relief. The slimming effect of dieting can even be promoted.
Using hot stones for healing dates back to ancient times, but the modern renewal of hot-stone massage is generally credited to Mary Nelson, a native of Tucson, Arizona, America, whose trademark is “LaStone Therapy”.
The therapy is gaining wide popularity with many people, especially those who have jobs in cool air-conditioned rooms. The hot-stone therapy can help cure many diseases, including back pain.
1. What do people use to release toxins in our body according to the text?| A．Swimming in white water. | B．Living in cold winter. |
| C．Lying on the warm beds. | D．Discharging lots of sweat. |
| A．People should take advantage of summer to improve their health. |
| B．There are no toxins and humidity in the body in summer. |
| C．Using water of about 45oC to wash the body is good for the health. |
| D．Sports have greater effects on the health than hot-stone massage. |
| A．It was invented by Mary Nelson, an American. |
| B．It successfully cured many people of cancer. |
| C．It is popular with people because of its excellent effects. |
| D．It can help people avoid sweating too much in hot summer. |
| A．The origin and development of the hot-stone therapy |
| B．A healthy and comfortable lifestyle |
| C．How to live comfortably in summer |
| D．The amazing functions of the hot-stone therapy |
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wasn’t fully accepted outside of China for centuries. There was once a Chinese man in the US who
In the last 10 years or so, however, TCM
Some researchers have suggested TCM should be more exact and come together with Western Medicine. “
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
| A．Husband and wife. |
| B．Doctor and patient. |
| C．Customer and waiter. |
| A．The fish. |
| B．The soup. |
| C．The apples. |
| A．To the market. |
| B．To the hospital. |
| C．To the restaurant. |
10 . There are three branches of medicine. One is called “doctor medicine” or “scientific medicine”. Scientific doctors try to observe sickness, look for logical pattern, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may work. This kind of medicine is believed to date from the 4th century BC. Although nowadays it is successful, in the ancient this approach (方法) probably did not cure many patients.
The seco
nd kind of medicine is called “natural cures” or “folk medicine”, in which less educated people try to cure sickness with various herbs. These folk healers also use observation and logic, but they are not so aware of it. They try things until they find something that seems to work, and then they keep doing that. Folk medicine flourished (兴起) long before the development of scientific medicine and was more successful in ancient times.
The third kind is called “health spas” or “faith healing”. Sometimes this may be as simple as touching the holy man and being immediately healed. Other times, a magician may make you a magic charm, or say a spell (咒语), to cure you. Some religious groups organize healing shrines (圣坛) for the sick. In these places people rest, get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, drink water instead of wine, and exercise in various ways. They also talk to the priests (牧师) and pray to the gods. If you are feeling depressed or you have been working too hard, going to these places may be just the right thing to make you feel better.
1. Doctor medicine_________.| A．has a longer history than folk medicine |
| B．has been practiced for around 2,400 years |
| C．bases its treatments on observation and logic |
| D．was very successful in curing sicknesses in ancient times |
| A．Magic power | B．A healthy life style |
| C．Religious faith | D．Various herbs |
| A．Natural cures worked better than scientific medicine in ancient times. |
| B．People who practice folk medicine need lots of formal education on herbs. |
| C．The success of folk medicine led to the development of doctor medicine. |
| D．Folk healers choose different herbs to cure diseases without any sound basis. |
| A．show the important role religion plays in medical treatments |
| B．argue for the importance of medicine in health care |
| C．describe different types of medicine |
| D．compare the educational background of three different types of patients |
