Complementary Medicine An Overview Ielts Reading Answers Pdf Extra Quality Guide

: People often turn to these therapies due to disenchantment with conventional medicine or when mainstream treatments fail to meet their needs.

| Question | Answer | Explanation | |----------|--------|-------------| | 1 | | Para A defines complementary vs. alternative medicine – a key distinction. | | 2 | v | Para B explains reasons for rising popularity (dissatisfaction, control, holistic view). | | 3 | ii | Para C discusses regulation differences across countries (China, Germany, UK). | | 4 | vi | Para D presents mixed evidence – RCTs for some, risks for others. | | 5 | iv | Para E describes integrative medicine combining both approaches. | | 6 | Not Given | Passage mentions risks of both, but never states one is generally safer. | | 7 | False | Para C: NHS funds acupuncture only “under specific clinical guidelines,” not for anyone. | | 8 | True | Para D: “acupuncture for chronic pain, yoga for lower back pain… supported by high-quality RCTs.” | | 9 | True | Para D: St. John’s wort “reduces the effectiveness of birth control pills and antidepressants.” | | 10 | control | Para B: “a desire for greater personal control over health.” | | 11 | randomised controlled trials (or RCTs) | Para D: “high-quality randomised controlled trials (RCTs) support their efficacy.” | | 12 | interactions | Para D: “Herbal remedies can interact dangerously with prescription drugs” – answer is interactions . | | 13 | integrative | Para E: “The future… lies in integrative medicine.” | : People often turn to these therapies due