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Background information
Acupuncture is an ancient kind
of medical treatment in which
thin metal needles are pushed
into different parts of the body.
Acupuncture was developed by the
Chinese about 5,000 years ago.

Shiatsu in Japanese means ‘finger
pressure’; it is a type of alternative

medicine consisting of finger and
palm pressure, stretches, and other
massage techniques.
Yoga is an old discipline from India.
Yoga uses breathing techniques,
exercise and meditation. It claims to
improve health and happiness. Yoga back Yoga
is the Sanskrit word for ‘union’. shiatsu massage Yoga
headaches
Exercise 4
A 11
B 33
C 22

Exercise 5-6
Audioscript 1.22
A So, you’ve tried many of these
alternative medicines. How did it
begin for you?
B It all began with my back day
should
problems. I had a terrible pain about walk
and I couldn’t walk and a friend lose could
said I should try acupuncture. should brush
And you know, it worked. And should
the needles aren’t big and it’s not
painful. I couldn’t feel a thing.
A Great. But was that enough?
B I also have a shiatsu massage
every day. I just lie on the table
and relax. It wakes me up and
I sleep better. Everyone should Exercise 6 Exercise 8
try it. 1 back 1 day
A A friend of mine had a serious 2 shiatsu massage 2 should
problem. She had terrible 3 headaches 3 about
headaches. What could she do? 4 Yoga 4 walk
B Well, she should try yoga. It’s 5 Yoga 5 lose
great for headaches and stress, 6 could
that kind of thing... I started yoga 7 brush
when I had back problems. 8 should
I couldn’t stand up. Yoga made 9 will / should
me feel strong, calm and relaxed.
It’s really gentle. You should try it
too! 45