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大学英语级考试模拟题 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。 Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Herbal Medicine The use of plant remedies to strengthen weakened body systems，control symptoms，and boost the body’s own healing powers is perhaps the oldest form of medicine．Herbalists maintain that the natural balance of compounds in plants provides a more effective means of restoring health than synthesized (合成)，single-ingredient drugs，as prescribed in orthodox (传统的) modern medicine． Consulting a professional Herbal remedies can be used to treat many common ailments，as well as enhancing immunity and energy．Although they are suitable for self-treatment of many minor conditions，it is always best to seek advice from a professional practitioner of herbalism．In Canada，the practice of herbalism is not regulated by any provincial government. To make sure that the practitioner you consult has the appropriate training and qualifications，you can contact your provincial herbalist association or the Calgary-based Canadian Association of Herbal Practitioners． When you visit an herbalist，he or she will ask about your medical history，paying especially close attention to your diet and lifestyle. If necessary，the therapist will perform a physical examination．Having assessed your condition, the herbalist then looks for the root cause of the problem，trying to find out where any imbalance in your health could have occurred．The practitioner believes that until this is addressed，the underlying problem will not be resolved，although it may be possible to alleviate or suppress the symptoms． The herbalist will give dietary advice，suggesting changes that