Question:
The author’s description of herbal therapy mentions all of the following EXCEPT _______.
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A.
the reaction time is faster for acupuncture than for herbal therapy -
B.
herbs are an excellent way of increasing a person’s endurance -
C.
it is used as a prevention form of therapy for healthy people -
D.
it is beneficial to the circulatory system and blood pressure problems
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: A
Knowledge: Reading comprehension – details
The author’s description of herbal therapy mentions all of the following EXCEPT _______.
A. faster reaction time for acupuncture than herbal therapy
B. herbs are a great way to increase one’s endurance
C. it is used as a form of preventive therapy in healthy people
D. it is beneficial for circulatory system and blood pressure problems
Information:
– Traditionally, herbal teas are imbibed to boost the immune system and prevent illnesses from being able to enter the body.
– Herbs also have a more direct influence than acupuncture on the body’s physical system, as they can aid in normalizing blood pressure.
– Other benefits attributed to the use of traditional Chinese herbs are that they build stamina and are good for digestive purposes.
Translation:
Traditionally, herbal teas are consumed to strengthen the immune system and prevent disease from entering the body. => C is correct
Herbs also have a more direct effect than acupuncture on the body’s physical system, as they may aid in the normalization of blood pressure. => D is correct
Other benefits resulting from the use of traditional Chinese herbs are that they form stamina and are good for digestive purposes. => B is correct
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