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END-OF-THEME TEST 4

For the questions 1–10, choose the best word
or expression to fill the space.

1. Suffering from a severe vitamin ‑‑‑‑ can create 6. A medical professional must ---- examine a
various health problems, such as weakness, patient’s symptoms, and before administering
fatigue, an increased risk of infection, and any medication, he or she needs to identify
even neurological issues. the underlying cause of the symptoms.
A) deficiency B) formation A) restrictively B) inattentively
C) treatment D) diagnosis C) thoroughly D) reluctantly

E) sufficiency E) optimistically

2. The key to achieving long-term health and 7. Alternative medicine practices aim to ‑‑‑‑ the
optimal well-being is ---- in maintaining body’s natural healing processes through
good habits and lifestyle choices through holistic approaches and natural methods,
consistent effort and dedication. such as acupuncture and massage therapy.
A) limitation B) persistence A) prolong B) accelerate
C) flexibility D) amplification C) neglect D) deteriorate
E) hindrance E) exhibit

3. Distinct immune mechanisms are activated 8. Regular exercise ---- the symptoms of
in ---- areas of the body so that the immune conditions such as diabetes, depression,
system can effectively combat the invading and cardiovascular disease; it also promotes
pathogen and prevent its spread to other parts longevity by improving overall physical
of the body. fitness.
A) strained B) customised A) compromises B) replicates

C) infected D) sophisticated C) exaggerates D) stimulates
E) balanced E) alleviates

4. A number of ---- therapies are available for 9. Abdominal pains, which may ---- digestive
those struggling with mental health issues, issues such as indigestion, constipation, or
ranging from counselling and psychotherapy food intolerance, can cause discomfort and
to medication and support groups. disrupt daily activities.
A) remedial B) depressive A) stem from B) turn into
C) stubborn D) debilitating C) adhere to D) look for
E) curable E) live through

5. ‑‑‑‑ invasive surgeries involve a certain level 10. Many people may ‑‑‑‑ traditional medicine,
of tissue disruption and manipulation but do which has been used for centuries in different
not require major incisions or long recovery cultures worldwide, if they are dissatisfied
periods. with modern medicine or cannot afford it.
A) Diligently B) Apparently A) go through B) miss out
C) Precisely D) Moderately C) contend with D) get over
E) Excessively E) turn to
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