Номер 2, страница 36 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс (starlight) тренировочные упражнения в формате огэ (гиа) Комиссаров, Кирдяева

2. Read the text and mark the statements True (T), False (F) or Not Stated (NS).

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical systems in the world, dating back thousands of years. It focuses on the powerful interconnections of the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture is based on the idea that energy flows through the human body along 12 lines, or meridians. These lines lead to different organs in the body, and an illness happens when the energy flow to these organs is blocked. To restore the energy flow, an acupuncturist puts very thin needles into the body along the meridians. Traditional Chinese medicine has been practised for around 3,000 years in the Far East, but in the West acupuncture really became well-known in the 1970s, when people began to travel more frequently between the two areas of the world.

An important event in the history of acupuncture came in 1971, when James Reston, a journalist from New York, had an operation. Surgeons used acupuncture to kill the pain of the operation, which greatly impressed his colleagues. Reston himself said he felt nothing during the operation.

Although at first doctors in the West were often doubtful of acupuncture, in the last few years they have recognized it as an alternative to Western medical treatments. The reason for that was that clinical tests have shown that acupuncture is effective for a number of conditions. It is often used to treat headaches, toothache, backache, arthritis, depression, asthma, stress, high blood pressure and nervousness. Almost anything.

When you go to see an acupuncturist, first of all the doctor will ask you very detailed information, and not only about your medical history. He will ask you about your lifestyle, what you eat, what sort of exercise you do, how much sleep you get. Then the doctor decides what treatment is needed and starts inserting needles into various parts of your body. If you have a back pain, you may not necessarily have a needle in your back. You may have it in your leg or wrist.

There are usually no side effects, but you may feel a bit worse right after the treatment. This proves that it's working. It's also common to feel exhausted after the first treatment, but this can be overcome by some extra rest.

2. Read the text and mark the statements True (T), False (F) or Not Stated (NS).

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical systems in the world, dating back thousands of years. It focuses on the powerful interconnections of the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture is based on the idea that energy flows through the human body along 12 lines, or meridians. These lines lead to different organs in the body, and an illness happens when the energy flow to these organs is blocked. To restore the energy flow, an acupuncturist puts very thin needles into the body along the meridians.

Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine which has been practised for around 3,000 years in the Far East, but in the West acupuncture really became well-known in the 1970s, when people began to travel more frequently between the two parts of the world. An important event in the history of acupuncture came in 1971, when James Reston, a journalist from New York, had an operation. Surgeons used acupuncture to kill the pain of the operation, which greatly impressed his colleagues. Reston himself said he felt nothing during the surgery.

Although at first doctors in the West were often doubtful of acupuncture, in the last few years they have recognized it as an alternative to Western medical treatments. The reason for that was that clinical tests have shown that acupuncture is effective for a number of conditions. It is often used to treat headaches, toothache, backache, arthritis, depression, asthma, stress, high blood pressure and nervousness. Almost anything.

When you go to see an acupuncturist, first of all the doctor will ask you about lots of things, and not only about your medical history. They will ask you about your lifestyle, what you eat, what sort of exercise you do, how much sleep you get. Then the doctor decides what treatment is needed and starts inserting needles into various parts of your body. If you have back pain, you may not necessarily have a needle in your back. You may have it in your leg or wrist.

There are usually no side effects, but you may feel a bit worse right after the treatment. This proves that it’s working. It’s also common to feel exhausted after the first treatment, but this can be overcome by some extra rest.

1. Acupuncture helps the energy to flow easily and naturally in the body.

2. James Reston was the first American to try acupuncture.

3. Western medicine and doctors still don't trust acupuncture much.

4. The use of acupuncture in medical treatment is very limited.

5. It has been proved that acupuncture treatment is successful.

6. Patients answer different questions when they see an acupuncturist.

7. An acupuncturist uses different needles for different illnesses.

8. After an effective treatment you feel tired and need rest.

2. Прочитайте текст и отметьте утверждения Истинно (T), Ложно (F) или Не указано (NS).

Ответ:

1. True / Истинно

2. Not Stated / Не указано

3. False / Ложно

4. False / Ложно

5. True / Истинно

6. True / Истинно

7. Not Stated / Не указано

8. True / Истинно