Do you know Hua Tuo? He was one of the most famous doctors in Chinese history. Let’s read about his story.

    Cao Cao had bad headaches, and Hua Tuo used acupuncture (针灸) to help him feel better. Later, after Cao Cao had taken personal control of the affairs of the state, his headaches got worse and happened more often. Hua Tuo told Cao Cao that he needed long treatments, so Hua Tuo came to treat Cao Cao exclusively (专有地). After being away from home for a long time, Hua Tuo wanted to go back for a short visit, and Cao Cao agreed.

    When Hua Tuo arrived home, he delayed going back to Cao Cao and said his wife was sick. Cao Cao sent many letters asking him to return, but Hua Tuo still delayed going back. Cao Cao sent people to check if Hua Tuo’s wife was really sick. If she was, they would let Hua Tuo come back later. If Hua Tuo lied, he would be arrested and brought back by force. Finally, Hua Tuo was put in prison and admitted he was lying.

    Xun Yu, an advisor to Cao Cao, asked him to spare Hua Tuo because his skills could save many lives. But Cao Cao did not listen and ordered Hua Tuo to be killed. Legend has it that Hua Tuo gave his book of medical techniques to a prison official before he was killed. However, this official burned the book to avoid getting into trouble.

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1.1.What did Hua Tuo do to help Cao Cao with his bad headaches?

A He gave him medicine.

B He used acupuncture.

C He advised rest.

D He performed surgery.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第二段的“Hua Tuo used acupuncture to help him feel better.”可知，华佗为曹操针灸，大大缓解了曹操的头痛之症。故选B。

2.2. What did Cao Cao do after finding out the truth?

A He sent more doctors to treat Hua Tuo’s wife.

B He agreed to let Hua Tuo come back later.

C He arrested Hua Tuo and put him in prison.

D He forgave Hua Tuo and continued to trust him.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第三段的“If Hua Tuo lied, he would be arrested and brought back by force.”可知，曹操知道华佗欺骗自己后震怒，一声令下便将华佗关进了大牢之中，随后将华佗处死了。故选C。

3.3. What can we infer about Xun Yu from the passage?

A He was Cao Cao’s enemy.

B He was against killing Hua Tuo.

C He was the person to check on Hua Tuo.

D He wanted to learn from Hua Tuo.

解析：选B。推理判断题。根据第三段的“Xun Yu, an advisor to Cao Cao, asked him to spare Hua Tuo because his skills could save many lives.”可知，谋士荀彧向曹操替华佗求情，他认为华佗医术高超，关系无数人生命，应该多包容他。由此可以推断出，荀彧反对杀死华佗。故选B。

4.4. Why did the prison official burn Hua Tuo’s book?

A Because he was afraid of getting into trouble.

B Because he didn’t understand its value.

C Because he wanted to keep it for himself.

D Because he thought it was useless.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据最后一段的“However, this official burned the book to avoid getting into trouble.”可知，华佗临死前，拿出一卷医书给狱吏，但狱吏害怕惹上麻烦最后把书烧毁了。故选A。

5.5. In which part of a magazine can we read the passage?

A Art.

B Life.

C Science.

D People.

解析：选D。推理判断题。本文主要介绍了中国历史上的神医华佗与曹操的相关历史故事，属于“人物”版块的内容。故选D。