Reflexology is a natural treatment dating back to ancient times. It is based on the idea that there are zones, or areas, in the feet and hands that are related to other parts and systems of the body. For example, the tips of the toes or fingers are related to the head and neck, and the ball of the foot is related to the heart and chest. A reflexologist applies pressure to specific areas in a patient’s feet and hands to relieve symptoms or pain in other related areas.

This type of treatment does not cure or diagnose specific health problems, and it does not involve any medication. Yet many patients find that it successfully relieves symptoms of stress and disease. Reflexology is effective for pain, headaches, and sleeping difficulties, among other ailments. Applying pressure to the feet and hands relieves tension, improves blood circulation, and relaxes muscles. It promotes the natural, healthy functions and well­being of the entire body. Reflexology is often used along with other types of treatments, including conventional medicine.

This gentle therapy is safe and simple. A reflexologist’s only tools are his or her hands. Pressure is strong, but not uncomfortable. It’s not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during treatments.

A typical treatment session lasts one hour. Treatment is usually focused on the feet for most of the session. A patient is asked to remove his or her shoes and socks, to sit in a comfortable reclining chair, and then to relax as the reflexologist warms the patient’s feet with his or her hands and applies pressure to the appropriate parts of the foot. The last ten minutes of the session are dedicated to the hands.

After relieving specific problems, many patients continue a regular programme of treatment to maintain good health. Some reflexologists suggest building at least a five- minute reflexology session into every day for long-term relief of stress and pain.

Reflexology is a natural treatment which is based on the idea that___.

A. there are zones or areas in the feet and hands that are related to any parts of the body

B. the pressure in certain areas in the feet and hands will affect other parts of the body

C.  we can apply pressure to specific areas in a patient’s feet and hands to cure disease

D. pressure on the ball of the foot can cure heart diseases and chest pain

Reflexology is a natural treatment dating back to ancient times. It is based on the idea that there are zones, or areas, in the feet and hands that are related to other parts and systems of the body. For example, the tips of the toes or fingers are related to the head and neck, and the ball of the foot is related to the heart and chest. A reflexologist applies pressure to specific areas in a patient’s feet and hands to relieve symptoms or pain in other related areas.

This type of treatment does not cure or diagnose specific health problems, and it does not involve any medication. Yet many patients find that it successfully relieves symptoms of stress and disease. Reflexology is effective for pain, headaches, and sleeping difficulties, among other ailments. Applying pressure to the feet and hands relieves tension, improves blood circulation, and relaxes muscles. It promotes the natural, healthy functions and well­being of the entire body. Reflexology is often used along with other types of treatments, including conventional medicine.

This gentle therapy is safe and simple. A reflexologist’s only tools are his or her hands. Pressure is strong, but not uncomfortable. It’s not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during treatments.

A typical treatment session lasts one hour. Treatment is usually focused on the feet for most of the session. A patient is asked to remove his or her shoes and socks, to sit in a comfortable reclining chair, and then to relax as the reflexologist warms the patient’s feet with his or her hands and applies pressure to the appropriate parts of the foot. The last ten minutes of the session are dedicated to the hands.

After relieving specific problems, many patients continue a regular programme of treatment to maintain good health. Some reflexologists suggest building at least a five- minute reflexology session into every day for long-term relief of stress and pain.

In a typical session of reflexology , about ___ is spent on the feet.

A.  one hour

B. fifty minutes

C.  ten minutes

D. half the time

Reflexology is a natural treatment dating back to ancient times. It is based on the idea that there are zones, or areas, in the feet and hands that are related to other parts and systems of the body. For example, the tips of the toes or fingers are related to the head and neck, and the ball of the foot is related to the heart and chest. A reflexologist applies pressure to specific areas in a patient’s feet and hands to relieve symptoms or pain in other related areas.

This type of treatment does not cure or diagnose specific health problems, and it does not involve any medication. Yet many patients find that it successfully relieves symptoms of stress and disease. Reflexology is effective for pain, headaches, and sleeping difficulties, among other ailments. Applying pressure to the feet and hands relieves tension, improves blood circulation, and relaxes muscles. It promotes the natural, healthy functions and well­being of the entire body. Reflexology is often used along with other types of treatments, including conventional medicine.

This gentle therapy is safe and simple. A reflexologist’s only tools are his or her hands. Pressure is strong, but not uncomfortable. It’s not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during treatments.

A typical treatment session lasts one hour. Treatment is usually focused on the feet for most of the session. A patient is asked to remove his or her shoes and socks, to sit in a comfortable reclining chair, and then to relax as the reflexologist warms the patient’s feet with his or her hands and applies pressure to the appropriate parts of the foot. The last ten minutes of the session are dedicated to the hands.

After relieving specific problems, many patients continue a regular programme of treatment to maintain good health. Some reflexologists suggest building at least a five- minute reflexology session into every day for long-term relief of stress and pain.

All of the following may be benefirs of reflexology EXCEPT____.

A. giving up using other conventional treatments

B.  improving blood circulation

C.  relieving tension, pain, sleeplessness

D. relaxing muscles

Reflexology is a natural treatment dating back to ancient times. It is based on the idea that there are zones, or areas, in the feet and hands that are related to other parts and systems of the body. For example, the tips of the toes or fingers are related to the head and neck, and the ball of the foot is related to the heart and chest. A reflexologist applies pressure to specific areas in a patient’s feet and hands to relieve symptoms or pain in other related areas.

This type of treatment does not cure or diagnose specific health problems, and it does not involve any medication. Yet many patients find that it successfully relieves symptoms of stress and disease. Reflexology is effective for pain, headaches, and sleeping difficulties, among other ailments. Applying pressure to the feet and hands relieves tension, improves blood circulation, and relaxes muscles. It promotes the natural, healthy functions and well­being of the entire body. Reflexology is often used along with other types of treatments, including conventional medicine.

This gentle therapy is safe and simple. A reflexologist’s only tools are his or her hands. Pressure is strong, but not uncomfortable. It’s not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during treatments.

A typical treatment session lasts one hour. Treatment is usually focused on the feet for most of the session. A patient is asked to remove his or her shoes and socks, to sit in a comfortable reclining chair, and then to relax as the reflexologist warms the patient’s feet with his or her hands and applies pressure to the appropriate parts of the foot. The last ten minutes of the session are dedicated to the hands.

After relieving specific problems, many patients continue a regular programme of treatment to maintain good health. Some reflexologists suggest building at least a five- minute reflexology session into every day for long-term relief of stress and pain.

In order to have good effect , we should____.

A. have a long-term relief session combined with medicine

B. remove our shoes and socks every day

C. have a regular five-minute reflexology session every day

D. try to avoid specific problems in our daily life

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.  Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health. Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health. One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

Question 32:

A. transform

B. transfer

C. transport

D. transmit

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.  Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health. Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health. One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

Question 29:

A. for

B. to

C. through

D. with

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.  Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health. Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health. One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

Question 34:

A. quality

B. stability

C. need

D. change

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.  Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health. Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health. One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

Question 30:

A. raised

B. upgrade

C. stimulate

D. promote

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.  Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health. Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health. One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

Question 31:

A. lifetime

B. lifestyles

C. life expectancy

D. life story