Question

8 Complete the text with words formed from the words given. A lot of people these days decide not to go to the doctor’s when they’re feeling ill but decide to try an (1) __________ (alternate) therapy instead. My mum has a stomach problem and she was fed up with getting prescriptions and regular (2) __________ (inject) from the doctor. He also gave her a lot of painkillers, and she was worried about getting addicted to them. So she went to see an acupuncturist, a Chinese woman who put needles in different places on her body. Sounds strange, but Mum is convinced that it was (3) __________ (succeed). The acupuncturist also told her to avoid processed food and to eat a (4) __________ (balance) diet. Mum’s now got lower blood pressure and is feeling much better. Some people say that the (5) __________ (treat) from these therapists is basically psychological, and your mind makes you believe that you’re feeling better. But if so, that’s got to be a good thing hasn’t it?

Answer 1

1 alternative

2 injections

3 successful

4 balanced

5 treatment

Answer 2

1. alternative
2. injections
3. successful
4. balanced
5. treatment