阅读下面两段短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

In China, more and more young people are becoming interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM）. One thousand young people took part in a survey by China Youth Daily. The survey （1） that more than 90% of them had tried different TCM treatments. Between Western Medicine and TCM, young people often choose TCM （2） it can be a more accurate treatment（精准的治疗）for different patients.

Today TCM is getting popular with young foreigners. And it also brings good to more people. Alex, a young Frenchman, is one of them. He is a big （3） of TCM. He came to China to learn TCM in Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 2022. Studying TCM （4） Alex’s mind and lifestyle. He realizes keeping the balance of yin and yang is （5） and that everyone should follow the rules of nature. He used to be interested in electronic products and （6） late every night. But now, he lives a balanced and （7） life, practicing good living habits. He loves reading （8） about ancient Chinese culture and playing Taiji. When he plays Taiji, he can feel more relaxed and breathe better. Besides, he （9） drinking icy water after doing sports. For him, learning the knowledge and skills of TCM is not about becoming a （10） but rather about having a new lifestyle.

Alex also uses his knowledge to help his （11） . For example, he often provides his family members with some advice about staying （12） after he checks their faces or tongues online. Over time, his family （13） understand his dream about TCM.

He said, “The more I study TCM, the better I understand （14） TCM is a treasure of Chinese culture.” He plans to run a traditional Chinese clinic（诊所）in France after （15） . He will serve as a bridge between the two countries and spread TCM and Chinese culture.

（1）

A．

advised

B．

showed

C．

answered

D．

agreed

（2）

A．

or

B．

but

C．

although

D．

because

（3）

A．

fan

B．

man

C．

boy

D．

boss

（4）

A．

broke

B．

started

C．

helped

D．

changed

（5）

A．

impossible

B．

important

C．

interesting

D．

exciting

（6）

A．

get up

B．

wake up

C．

stay up

D．

clean up

（7）

A．

colorful

B．

harmful

C．

careful

D．

peaceful

（8）

A．

something

B．

everything

C．

anything

D．

nothing

（9）

A．

likes

B．

keeps

C．

avoids

D．

suggests

（10）

A．

doctor

B．

teacher

C．

cook

D．

worker

（11）

A．

friends

B．

class

C．

family

D．

partners

（12）

A．

calm

B．

healthy

C．

happy

D．

active

（13）

A．

finally

B．

quickly

C．

simply

D．

hardly

（14）

A．

what

B．

why

C．

where

D．

which

（15）

A．

school

B．

work

C．

graduation

D．

vacation