Acupuncture is a medical procedure that originated in China many years ago before
the practice appeared in America.
Acupuncture is a part of a larger medical
system known as Traditional Chinese
Medicine which is quite different from
Western ideas about medical issues.
Acupuncture may work for some people,
but it is clearly a dangerous and risky type
of medical practice.
General medical opinion about the
effectiveness of acupuncture is currently
divided
The FDA has been hostile to acupuncture
therapy for some time, but its opinions are
currently changing
The author suggests that acupuncture
therapy is the best option of all people
who have acute pain,
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Which statement is the best summary of the theme in this passage? people almost always disappoint their family members. working hard and being honest leads to long-lasting rewards. showing strength in a crisis makes problems easier to overcome. unintentional betrayal can lead to severe consequences

How does this excerpt develop the central idea that espionage during the civil war was often carried out by untrained citizens? it enhances the reader’s understanding by explaining why training was unnecessary. it changes the reader’s perception of what information a spy was able to obtain. it explains an ordinary person’s motivation for conducting espionage against the enemy. it adds moral complexity to espionage, due to the use of secret and dangerous methods.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility