The field of medicine has always attracted its share of quacks and charlatans — disreputable women and men with little or no medical knowledge who promise quick cures at cheap prices. The reasons why quackery thrives even in modern times are easy to find. To begin with, pain seems to be a chronic human condition. A person whose body or mind hurts" will often pay any amount of money for the promise of relief. Second, even the best medical treatment cannot cure all the ills that beset men and women. People who mistrust or dislike the truths that their physicians tell them often turn to more sympathetic ears. Many people lack the training necessary to evaluate medical claims. Given the choice between (a) a reputable physician who says a cure for cancer will be long, expensive and may not work at all, and (b) a salesperson who says that several bottles of a secret formula "snake oil" will cure not only cancer but tuberculosis as well, some individuals will opt for "snake oil" Many "snake oil" remedies are highly laced with alcohol or narcotic drugs. Anyone who drinks them may get so drunk or stoned that they drown their pains in the rising tide of pleasant intoxication. Little wonder that "snake oil" is a popular cure-all for minor aches and hurts! But let there be no misunderstandings. A very few "home remedies" actually work. However, most remedies sold by quacks are not only useless, but often can be harmful as well.

A court-martial has but recently decided to acquit him .

As an English major student at one of the most famous universities in China, I strongly believe that business English is more practical than other fields.

The belief is the legendary lost continent of Atlantis may someday be found.

I don't think you can persuade him; he always________to his own principles.

By using new foreign textbooks, we could not only learn the right expression of business ideas, but also we will know the lastest developments in the business world.

I knew nothing of the motives behind his recent move, and I don't know either the person to put him up to the action.

That boy is suffering from unrequited love and pines away.

Despite of their opposition, he went his own way and started his preparations.

The dichotomy postulated by many between idealism and realism is one of the standard cliches of the ongoing debate over international affairs.

Sino-foreign educational program on business is popular in China now, and the demand for high level interpretation is great.

Next fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying along in "V" formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an up-lift for the bird immediately following. By flying in "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying【C1】______ than if each bird flew on its own. People who share a common direction and 【C2】______ of community can get 【C3】______ they are going more quickly and easily, because they are traveling【C4】______ the thrust of one another. When a goose falls out of【C5】______, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance【C6】______ trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into the formation to take【C7】______ of the lifting power of the bird【C8】______ front. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will【C9】______ in formation with those people who are 【C10】______ the same way we are. When the head goose gets tired, it【C11】______ back in the wing and another goose flies to the【C12】______. It is【C13】______ to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with people or with geese 【C14】______ south. Geese honk from behind to encourage those【C15】______ front to keep up their speed. Finally, and this is important, when a goose gets sick or is【C16】______ by gunshot, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall【C17】______ with that goose and follow it down to【C18】______ help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or 【C19】______; and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group. If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other【C20】______ that.

Johnson was so absorbed in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.

Some observers say the recent coup of a military government in that country will lead to anarchy .

I don't doubt how the plan will be well received.

Benjamin Franklin was remembered for his good judgment .

In the advanced course of our training, students must take objective tests at monthly________.

On a Windows screen, there will roll down many more buttons when you hit the "tools" button.

Consumer porcelains in Jingdezhen are not selling well in export market as compared with those made in Liling, Hunan Province and Zibo, Shandong Province.

You've been so helpful! How can I make up to you ?