针灸：疗效显著，谨防风险
Acupuncture (针灸) therapy has been used for several centuries. It’s practiced by inserting (插入) the needles into specific body points. Generally, it’s a safe way to relieve your illness or pain. It promotes overall health, and is being used to cure several health issues in all parts of the world.
Many individuals experience pain while the needle is being stuck into the body. The first few sessions will be uncomfortable. But as you get used to the session, you’ll find it not painful. The best part about acupuncture treatment is that you might end up curing other related disorders while fighting a chronic (慢性的) condition. Actually, temporarily worsening of the symptoms is a sign that the treatment is proving effective.
However, there are side effects linked with acupuncture treatment. For example, the first few sessions might result into red skin due to needle insertion. Also, one might experience mild pain and bleeding when the needle is being removed from the body. These are minor side effects, and one needn’t worry about them. Unfortunately, there are some severe problems that can erupt when the needles are inserted into your body aren’t sterilized(杀菌) properly because they can invite harmful bacteria to enter your bloodstream.
Worse still, acupuncture treatment can also damage some of your vital body organs if the treatment is performed by an untrained practitioner. For instance, your kidneys and lungs can be severely impacted if the needles are inserted incorrectly. It’s essential that you keep communicating with the practitioner if you experience any kind of discomfort while undergoing the treatment.
To avoid the side effects of acupuncture treatment, you need to take some action in advance. For example, get yourself treated only from an experienced practitioner. Actually, occurrence of side effects is very rare when experienced hands treat your body. And if you’re pregnant, then avoid needle insertion in your abdominal area. Also don’t feel anxious or nervous when you receive acupuncture treatment. After all, it’s actually very safe when performed in a correct way.
1.Which topic about acupuncture is not mentioned in the first paragraph?
A Definition.
B Function.
C Popularity.
D Origin.
解析：选D。细节理解题。第一段It’s practiced by inserting the needles into specific body points即为定义，it’s a safe remedy to relieve your illness or pain. It promotes overall wellness即为功能，is being used to cure several health issues in all parts of the world即为流行，第一段没有提到针灸疗法的起源，故选D。
2.The initial pain people experience during acupuncture is __________.
A temporary
B rare
C harmful
D lasting
解析：选A。推理判断题。根据第二段“The first few sessions will be uncomfortable. But as you get used to the session, you’ll find it not painful.”可推断作者认为接受针灸疗法起初的那种不适感是暂时的，适应后就会消失，故选A。
3.What might lead to serious problems during acupuncture?
A The improper size of the needle.
B The patient’s poor health.
C Incorrect needle inserting.
D The body’s sensitivity to the needle.
解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第四段For instance, your kidneys and lungs can be severely impacted if the needles are inserted incorrectly.可知扎针不正确是造成针灸疗法严重后果的主要原因，故选C。
4.What should you do if you feel uncomfortable when treated with acupuncture?
A Get it stopped at once.
B Take some medicine.
C Try to tolerate your discomforts.
D Inform the doctor of your discomforts.
解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第四段It’s essential that you keep communicating with the practitioner if you experience any kind of discomfort while undergoing the treatment.可知你应该将不适感告诉医生，故选D。