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     What is the single largest cause of sick leave in the UK? The answer is not the common cold or flu, but
back pain. Back pain affects one in three British adults, costs the country over 5bn every year and is obviously
difficult to treat.
     But now Britain's National Health Service (NHS) will be offering a new solution: acupuncture (針刺療法). 
     The ancient Chinese needle therapy has been around in the UK for many years, but this is the first time it
has been officially endorsed by the NHS's advisory body, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).
     Traditionally, doctors in the UK have advised back pain sufferers to stay active, do stretching exercises
and take painkillers when necessary. In more serious cases some people are given X-ray treatment or injections
with therapeutic substances.
     NICE, however, say there is evidence that acupuncture may be more effective than expensive X-rays or
injections, so patients who have been suffering for over six weeks should be give a choice.
     As an alternative to acupuncture, patients will be able to choose either a course of spinal manipulation (用
針操作), or a series of special exercise sessions.
     In the UK, acupuncture is classed as a complementary therapy, which is the term given to a medical
procedure which hasn't been subjected to the strict trials by which scientists prove some treatments work.
     While many experts have welcomed the move to make acupuncture available on the NHS, some are still
skeptical about its effectiveness.
     Research from the US earlier this month found that simulated acupuncture using toothpicks which do not
pierce the skin could be as good as using real needles.
     So while some are yet to be convinced, back pain sufferers will be hoping that acupuncture helps get them
feeling healthy and mobile again. Employers, on the other hand, will be hoping it gets them back to work.
1. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. The largest cause of sick leave in the UK
B. Different ways to treat back pain
C. Acupuncture in the UK
D. The ancient Chinese needle therapy
2. According to NICE, which of the following ways is more effective to treat back pain?
A. To stay active and do stretching exercises.
B. To take painkillers.
C. To take X-ray treatment or injection.
D. To use the Chinese needle therapy.
3. Which of the following statements about acupuncture is true?
A. Acupuncture costs less money and have slower effects than X-rays or injections.
B. Patients suffering back pain for a long time are more advised to use acupuncture.
C. Patients taking acupuncture have to take a course of spinal manipulation.
D. Doctors can use needles or toothpicks to perform acupuncture.
4. Why is acupuncture classed as a complementary therapy in the UK?
A. Some British don't have trust in it.
B. Its medical procedure hasn't been strictly tested scientifically.
C. The main British treatment is very effective.
D. It is not strict in the treatment.
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     One year ago today, seven patients shared their stories of illness and recovery on the New York Time Well
(a blog), according to a report published in April,2009.
     They were the first Patient Voices, a regular series that offers a first person (第一人稱的) description of
the challenges patients face as they deal with different kinds of health problems. Since the first Patient Voices
appeared, New York Times producer Karen Barrow has continued to give a voice to a lot of patient stories.
     We heard from Jacqueline Castine of Bloomfield Hills, Mich,who had bipolar disorder (躁郁癥), and whose
son also suffered from mental (精神的) illness."I could not save him," she said."I could not fix (懲罰 ) him.
He leaves a beautiful daughter and a very sad mother."
     And there is runner Alyssa Johnson,43,who was training for the Boston Marathon in 2003 when she began
showing the first signs of Parkinson's disease." Sometimes when I'm running I'll come to a long downhill, and
my legs work the way they used to work and my arm swings (擺動(dòng)) the way it used to. It's like running before Parkinson's, and that's the best feeling.
     And then there's the voice of Robin Grinsted, 50, of Swansea, S. C.,who has H. I. V. She is refused by her
church and feels lonely."They're not accepting," she said." But I know there will be people putting their arms
around me some day."
      To hear more from these patients and the many others wh. have taken part in the series, explore the links (鏈接) below to all the Patient Voices we've heard from in the past 12 months.
1. When did the seven patients begin to share their stories of illness?
A. In 2009.
B. In 2008.
C. In 2003.
D. In 2002.
2. According to the passage, Patient Voices refers to ______ .
A. a series of suggestions from patients
B. a magazine published by patients
C. a series of patients' stories
D. a blog shared by patients
3. From what Jacqueline Castine said, we know her son  _____.
A. might have killed himself
B. died of bipolar disorder
C. was killed in an accident
D. didn't want to stay at home
4. What do we know about Alyssa Johnson?
A. She tried hard to fight Parkinson's disease.
B. She is preparing for the Boston Marathon.
C. She was depressed at the thought of Parkinson's disease.
D. She didn't like running before she had Parkinson's.

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