Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 29. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years. A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced 30. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself. A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign 31. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments. A. acupoints B. diseases C. points D. treatments 32. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer. A. allergy B. practice C. therapy D. treatment 33. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. A. increase B. prevent C. reduce D. spoil 34. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people? A. choices B. decisions C. judgements D. votes 35. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body. A. cut out B. exhaled C. removed D. held 36. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do. A. aware of B. capable of C. responsible for D. suitable for 37. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system. A. encourage B. generate C. increase D. expand 38. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort. A. direct B. indirect C. original D. unwanted 39. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan. A. Eating B. Ingesting C. Inhaling D. Swallowing 40. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. A. avoid B. cure C. forbid D. reduce 41. Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body. A. compounds B. comprises C. produces D. provides 42. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself. A. cure B. generate C. protect D. remove