China is one of the first countries to breed a medical culture. In comparison with Western methods, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) adopts a vastly different approach. For thousands of years, Chinese people have accumulated rich experience in fighting all sorts of diseases, therefore forming a unique medical theory under the guidance of ancient Chinese philosophies.
The core behind TCM is that the human body's life is the consequence of the balance between Yin and Yang. Yang functions to safeguard us against outer harm, and Yin is the inner base to store and provide energy. When the balance between the two aspects is disturbed, people fall ill.
One of the traditional techniques of TCM, acupuncture (针刺疗法) means insertion of needles into superficial structures of the body - usually at acupoints (穴位) - to restore the Yin-Yang balance. It is often accompanied by moxibustion (艾灸疗法), which involves burning mugwort on or near the skin at an acupoint.
The first known text that clearly talks about something like acupuncture and moxibustion as it is practiced today is The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon. It is the earliest and most important written work of TCM and is considered the fundamental and most representative medical text in China.
Acupuncture and moxibustion have aroused the interest of international medical science circles. And TCM is gradually gaining worldwide recognition. The WHO issued a document in 2002 that appealed to more than 180 countries to adopt TCM as an alternative in their medical policies. In 2010, acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine were added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO. Presently, TCM has been back in the news for its effectiveness in improving the cure rate of the COVID-19 since its outbreak in January 2020.
1.What is the key feature of TCM?
A.It helps to restore body’s self-balance. B.It’s based on ancient Chinese philosophies.
C.It adopts different medical approaches. D.It’s gained experience through rich practice.
2.What can we learn about The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon from the text?
A.It greatly boosts the development of TCM.
B.It’s a foundation of world medical research.
C.It stresses the importance of using acupoints.
D.It distinguishes acupuncture from moxibustion.
3.Why does the writer write this text?
A.To introduce TCM to the world.
B.To review the development of TCM.
C.To tell TCM and Western medicine apart.
D.To comment on TCM in fighting COVID-19.
4.What might be talked about in the paragraph following the text?
A.Why TCM gets recognition from WHO. B.Why TCM is gaining popularity.
C.How TCM helps in the current situation. D.How other countries adopt TCM.
The way Jason Momoa describes Hawaii’s beloved inactive volcano, Mauna Kea, makes you understand why it’s considered sacred(神圣的).
"It’s kind of the umbilical cord(脐带) to earth," the actor tells CNN. "You know, if you think about the Hawaiian islands, that’s the biggest mountain in the world, right? All the way up. So Mauna Kea is the most sacred. We call it the belly button, too. That’s like our birthplace. That’s how our islands were formed. So how can that not be sacred?"
He would know. Jason, a native of Hawaii, has had a near-constant presence there when he’s not working, fighting with local protestors to stop the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, or TMT, which would drill directly into the mountain and invade its precious water supply. So far, protestors have successfully blocked the only road crews seeking to go up the mountain in order to build the billion-dollar observatory.
"It started in 2015. What’s happening over there was just not right," Jason says. "And I went over there to meet with everyone to bring the point to the world." Jason joins the protests when he can. He cared so deeply about the preservation of the land that when he had spare time to lend his support, he was there. "You also have to remember, that’s our water source. So having an 18-story building built on top of the tallest mountain from the sea level on our water level is terrible."
The Game of Thrones star says he feels the movement is working and describing his part in it as a calling to do what he feels right in his soul. "There’s massive progress that’s bringing our people together," he says, adding, "I think there are a lot of problems in Hawaii. There are a lot of things that have happened in our history, a lot of injustice, and so we’re shining a light on it. People like myself or Dwayne Johnson, Bruno Mars are trying to spread the concern all around the world. For my soul I need to be there."
1.Why is Mauna Kea sacred according to Jason?
A.It’s still growing upwards. B.It looks like the belly button.
C.It’s the birthplace of Humans. D.It brings the islands into being.
2.What does “It” refer to in Paragraph 4?
A.The project of building TMT. B.The event of blocking the road crews.
C.The shooting of Game of Thrones. D.The movement of preserving the land.
3.According to Jason,what’s the significance of their movement?
A.Bringing Hawaiian people together. B.Witnessing the history of Hawaii.
C.Bringing Hawaii problems into focus. D.Making Mauna Kea better-known.
4.In which section might the text be read?
A.Travel. B.Celebrity.
C.Culture. D.Technology.
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1.According to the Ads above, what should a System Analyst be capable of?
A.Identifying problems of the company.
B.Analyzing problems and giving solutions.
C.Improving national standards and guidelines.
D.Evaluating various problem-solving methods.
2.What might a Business Manager in Cengage Learning get?
A.$74,317 per year & Medical coverage. B.$74,000 per year & Profit sharing.
C.$61,000 per year & On-time bonus. D.$68,000 per year & Paid vacations.
3.Which unit needs a qualified academic leader?
A.Apollo Group, Inc. B.Cengage Learning.
C.Kaplan University. D.Boston University.
假定你是李华，你收到英国网友Mary的一封来信，询问爱好方面的问题。请根据以下提示回信。内容包括：
1. 人人都需要有爱好；
2. 拥有良好爱好的益处；
3. 谈谈你自己的爱好及原因。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Mary,
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Yours
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I was so sorry to know you’re having so a bad time at the moment. The truth is everyone will have a bad time when things seem to being wrong. The important thing is to learn to control your temper.
First, you are supposing to talk to someone you trust about how you feel. This is a good way on which you can let your anger out without hurting others or themselves. Second, playing team games with your friends as physical exercise is an effective way to get the rid of anger. And third, remain optimistically about your future. A positive attitude towards life can be of great help with your spirit.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dogs, just like humans, can get cold when the temperature starts to drop. We can wear coats or hats, but dogs don't really have them 1. they just refuse to wear them. If you live in a cold climate, it will be important 2. (know) your dog's limits and how you can keep them safe and warm.
Actually, when it is too cold for dogs to go outside heavily depends upon the dog's size, coat 3. (thick), color and other 4. (factor), but in general, when the temperature hits below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (华氏温度), dogs can actually start to get hurt from 5. cold.
In many parts of the world, the temperature 6. (remain) below 32 degrees for several months at a time. Since dogs 7. (obvious) can’t stay inside all day during the winter season, the most important thing to remember is to pay attention to your dogs when you take them out. They will typically let you know if they are not 8. (comfort).
If your dog isn't a breed (品种) that can bear the cold well, 9. (get) them a coat can be helpful. Make sure that the coat is warm but still allows your dog to have a full range 10. motion.
