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c Read the passage and choose the correct d Choose the best option to complete the
answer for the questions below. missing part of the passage.

1. According to the passage, Ayurveda ----. Cupping, an ancient therapeutic technique,
A) is a healing technique based on religious has persisted for thousands of years,
rituals and herbal therapies captivating the curiosity of both traditional
B) was the name of the method practised by healers and modern practitioners. This method
priests serving as healers involves placing heated glass or plastic cups
C) offers a special and customised treatment on the skin to create a vacuum-like effect that
like acupuncture or Tai Chi draws the underlying tissue upwards. ---- By
D) has not been integrated into today’s doing so, it can stimulate blood flow, alleviate
pain, and promote healing. Scientific studies
mainstream healthcare system yet exploring the specific mechanisms and
E) aims to adapt the balance between the mind, benefits of cupping are still relatively limited,
physical health, and soul while anecdotal evidence and historical
accounts suggest its efficacy.
2. One can understand from the passage that A) Its benefits may be attributed to placebo
----. effects, and relying solely on it for serious
A) throughout centuries, people relied on natural medical conditions may not result in healing.
resources to recover from illnesses, but they B) The intention behind cupping is to enhance
have never been interested in meditation as circulation, release toxins, and restore
a therapeutic tool balance within the body’s energetic
B) in ancient Egypt, treatments mostly included pathways.
herbs and spiritual rituals, which were C) As ongoing research enlightens its potential
performed by men who carried out religious therapeutic properties, the true value of this
duties and ceremonies as well practice is yet to be fully understood.
C) the need for an all-inclusive and more D) Heated glass is often considered harmful, as
personalised approach to healthcare forced it leaves marks on the skin, but its potential
ancient civilisations to look for alternative to reduce pain is a stubborn fact.
ways of current therapies E) Cups, typically made of glass or plastic,
D) in recent years, interest in alternative create suction on the skin, draw blood to the
medicine has decreased due to its surface, and cause localised congestion.
consequences and efficacy, which cannot be
proved scientifically
E) by integrating ancient wisdom with modern e Choose the irrelevant sentence in the
scientific insights, alternative medicine seeks passage.
to provide a comprehensive and holistic
approach to healthcare (I) Acupuncture is basically the insertion of fine
needles into specific points on the body so as
3. Which of the following is true according to the to stimulate the flow of energy, known as Qi,
passage? and promote healing. (II) Its efficacy has been
A) Over recent decades, alternative medicine supported by numerous studies, indicating its
has become increasingly popular and many ability to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation,
people prefer it to surgical procedures. and improve overall well-being. (III) It is used for
B) Acupuncture and Qigong were not popular various illnesses like migraines, insomnia, and
years ago and their effectiveness has never infertility, as its holistic approach targets both the
been proved. physical and energetic aspects of health. (IV) To
C) Although alternative medicine has evolved apply it properly, a deep understanding of human
in years, there are still debates about its anatomy is required because practitioners must
scientific proof, safety, and effectiveness. identify acupoints along meridians to restore
D) Ancient civilisations developed their own balance within the body. (V) One advanced
application of acupuncture is electroacupuncture,
medical systems thousands of years ago which involves the gentle stimulation of
with the help of amateur herbalists. acupuncture points with low-frequency electrical
E) In the 20 century, alternative medicine currents.
th
gained recognition as a result of the popular
therapies promoting certain healing. A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
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