8 Complete the text with words formed from the words given. A lot of people these days decide not to go to the doctor’s when they’re feeling ill but decide to try an (1) (alternate) therapy instead. My mum has a stomach problem and she was fed up with getting prescriptions and regular (2) (inject) from the doctor. He also gave her a lot of painkillers, and she was worried about getting addicted to them. So she went to see an acupuncturist, a Chinese woman who put needles in different places on her body. Sounds strange, but Mum is convinced that it was (3) (succeed). The acupuncturist also told her to avoid processed food and to eat a (4) (balance) diet. Mum’s now got lower blood pressure and is feeling much better. Some people say that the (5) (treat) from these therapists is basically psychological, and your mind makes you believe that you’re feeling better. But if so, that’s got to be a good thing hasn’t it?
1 alternative
2 injections
3 successful
4 balanced
5 treatment