1. What is the main idea of this passage?
a. Alternative medicine is now a big business in the United States with more Americans seeking it out than ever before.
b. Today, it is not unusual for mainstream doctors to incorporate
alternative therapies into their practice.
c. Over the last few decades, alternative medicine has become
more popular, accepted, and practiced in the United States.
d. People are tired of conventional medicine’s focus on technology.
2. According to the passage, which practice would not be defined as alternative medicine?
a. pain management
b. acupuncture
c. taking herbal garlic supplements
d. massage therapy
3. Based on the information given, what kind of person would be least likely to seek out alternative medical treatment?
a. a senior citizen suffering from chemotherapy-induced nausea
b. a young woman suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome
c. a 45-year-old man who believes that his body and mind must be
treated together.
d. a 25-year-old track star with chronic back pain
4. The passage indicates that alternative treatments are increasingly being used by mainstream medical professionals because
a. more and more Americans are demanding alternative therapies.
b. healthcare insurance companies are now providing some benefits for alternative medical treatments.
c. they are frustrated by the time constraints of managed care.
d. scientific studies are becoming available that prove their effectiveness and safety