I/ Choose the answer – A, B, C, D - that you think fits best.

1. Chinese medicine in Europe is ………………….

A. an ancient tradition.
B. the only alternative to Western medicine.
C. growing in popularity. (However, it has only recently become an
increasingly popular alternative to conventional medicine in Western
Europe.)
D. the most popular alternative medicine.
2. Conventional Western medicine ……………………
A. treats the cause as well as the symptoms.
B. can only treat certain parts of the body.
C. is based on two philosophies.
D. does not use a holistic approach. (Western medicine, on the other
hand, only treats the part of the body that has the problem.)
3. Chinese remedies …………………….
A. contain ingredients that have different qualities. (A typical remedy
can include up to twelve different herbs. Each herb has a different
quality and remedies usually contain a combination of herbs whose
qualities are correctly balanced to cure the patient.)
B. only use ingredients of the best quality.
C. help restore a patient’s sense of balance.
D. are more effective than conventional remedies.
4. “Chi” is the Chinese name for ……………
A. channels.
B. meridians.
C. the body’s natural energy.( The Chinese believe that the body’s
natural energy, or ‘chi ’, flows through channels, that are connected to
all bodily functions and organs.)
D. bodily functions and organs.
5. Acupuncture is used to ………………
A. correct the flow of energy in the body. (Fine needles are inserted into
areas of the body that the Chinese call acupuncture points. The needles
unblock the meridians and allow energy to flow freely through the body
again.)
B. locate channels of energy in the body.
C. reduce the energy levels in the body.
D. block the meridians.
6. At present, Western doctors ……………
A. don’t believe in Chinese medicine.
B. are becoming interested in Chinese medicine.
C. use Chinese medicine on a regular basis.
D. believe Chinese medicine can cure unconventional illnesses. (More
and more, Western doctors are recognizing that Chinese medicine may
be able to cure illnesses that conventional medicine cannot)

II/ Answer the following questions:

1. According to you, what is the main purpose of reading?
- The main purpose of reading is about the differences between Chinese
medicine and Western medicine, and the development of Chinese
medicine in Europe.
2. What are the benefits of Chinese medicine?
- Chinese medicine is holistic. It treats the entire body to cure the cause
of illness, not just the symtoms. It contains natural product whose
qualities are correctly balanced to cure the patient. Acupunture is used to
unblock the meridians and allow energy to flow freely through the body
again. It can cure the illnesses that conventional medicine cannot.
3. What are the benefits of Western medicine?
- Western medicine only treats the part of the body that has the problem.
4. Which one do you prefer: Chinese medicine or Western medicine?
- In my opinion, I prefer to Western medicine than Chinese medicine.
Because it is more modern, and the smell and taste of it are too easy for
everyone to take this medicine. But if the Western medicine cannot cure
my illness, I will try the Chinese medicine.