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There are three branches of medicine. One is called “doctor medicine” or “scientific medicine”. Scientific doctors try to observe sickness, look for logical pattern, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may work. This kind of medicine is believed to date from the 4th century BC. Although nowadays it is successful, in the ancient this approach (方法) probably did not cure many patients.
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nd kind of medicine is called “natural cures” or “folk medicine”, in which less educated people try to cure sickness with various herbs. These folk healers also use observation and logic, but they are not so aware of it. They try things until they find something that seems to work, and then they keep doing that. Folk medicine flourished (兴起) long before the development of scientific medicine and was more successful in ancient times.The third kind is called “health spas” or “faith healing”. Sometimes this may be as simple as touching the holy man and being immediately healed. Other times, a magician may make you a magic charm, or say a spell (咒语), to cure you. Some religious groups organize healing shrines (圣坛) for the sick. In these places people rest, get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, drink water instead of wine, and exercise in various ways. They also talk to the priests (牧师) and pray to the gods. If you are feeling depressed or you have been working too hard, going to these places may be just the right thing to make you feel better.
1.Doctor medicine_________.
A. has a longer history than folk medicine
B. has been practiced for around 2,400 years
C. bases its treatments on observation and logic
D. was very successful in curing sicknesses in ancient times
2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT used in health spas?
A. Magic power B. A healthy life style
C. Religious faith D. Various herbs
3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A. Natural cures worked better than scientific medicine in ancient times.
B. People who practice folk medicine need lots of formal education on herbs.
C. The success of folk medicine led to the development of doctor medicine.
D. Folk healers choose different herbs to cure diseases without any sound basis.
4.The author’s primary purpose in this passage is to_______________.
A. show the important role religion plays in medical treatments
B. argue for the importance of medicine in health care
C. describe different types of medicine
D. compare the educational background of three different types of patients
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One day when the famous American scientist Edison was on his way home, a young man stopped him and required to have a word with him. Edison accepted his request.
The young man asked, “How can you invent so many things and achieve your fame(名声, 名望)? ”
The scientist said, “It seems that you have been thinking of becoming famous every day. ”The young man nodded, “Yes. I have been dreaming of being a person as notable(著名的)as you. Every minute I am thinking of how to become reputable. I don’ t know when I can achieve my fame. ”
Edison told him, “Don’ t worry, young man. If you want to be a famous man this way, you will have to wait until you die! ”
“Why should I? ”the young man was puzzled.
Edison said, “What you dream is actually a high building. You never think of how to build it with bricks(砖块). Thus the building will never come into reality(现实). However, your story can serve as a mirror. People will remember you because of your illness and laziness. They will often speak of your name while they give warnings to their children. Aren’ t you a notorious(声名狼藉)person by then? ”
1.The man asked Edison to tell him .
A. how to invent new things B. how to become famous
C. how he became a nobleman D. how to become a scientist
2.After hearing Edison’ s talk, the young man was puzzled because Edison told him .
A. he would die before he was famous
B. he would be famous before he died
C. he would die after he was famous
D. he would never be famous
3.The man didn’ t achieve his fame because________.
A. his wish was too high[
B. he was too stupid
C. he didn’ t learn from others
D. he was short of hard-working spirit
4.The story mainly tells us .
A. a person needs high spirit
B. one shouldn’ t dream of becoming famous
C. only by hard work can one’ s wish come into reality
D. one person shouldn’ t be idle and lazy
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Sydney Airport International Terminal-Arrivals Area
SPECIALTY RETAIL
Newslink: Two separate Newslink stores cater to all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers.
Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume, alcohol, skincare and cigarettes. It’s your last chance before customs.
Beach Culture: A must for those who go into the Latest in beach clothing. Top surf, street and fashion labels including Mambo, Stussy and Quicksilver, including children’s sizes.
DINING
Blue Sky Care: Speedy service leaves you time to keep an eye on the arrivals gate. Morning pastries, fresh juice, breakfast rolls and coffee while you wait.
McDonald’s: hamburgers, fries, drinks, muffins and shakes—all your family favorites. Breakfast served until 10:30 a. m.
SERVICES
ATM: ATMs are conveniently located throughout Arrival and Departures. Dollars, pounds, francs and RMB are all available.
Vodafone Rentals: This communication center offers the very latest technology for mobile phone rentals, sales and servicing.
1.Where is this passage likely to appear?
A. A morning newspaper.
B. A monthly magazine.
C. A geography book.
D. An official guide.
2.The underlined phrase “cater to” probably means ______.
A. satisfy B. afford
C. support D. help
3.If you want to have some coffee while waiting for your flight, you can go to ______.
A. Vodafone Rentals B. Blue Sky Cafe
C. Downtown Duty Free D. McDonald’s
4.At Beach Culture you can buy ______.
A. newspapers and magazines
B. skincare and cigarettes
C. Mambo and Stussy
D. fresh juice and breakfast rolls
5.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. You can have breakfast at McDonald’s at 11:00 a. m..
B. You’ll save money if you buy alcohol or perfume at Downtown Duty Free.
C. You’ll not find any beach clothing for your seven-year-old boy in Beach Culture.
D. There is only one ATM throughout Arrivals and Departure.
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nd kind of medicine is called “natural cures” or “folk medicine”, in which less educated people try to cure sickness with various herbs. These folk healers also use observation and logic, but they are not so aware of it. They try things until they find something that seems to work, and then they keep doing that. Folk medicine flourished (兴起) long before the development of scientific medicine and was more successful in ancient times.