S e c o n d e d I t I o n 1 Reading for the Real World 1

A
Mark each statement as either true (T) or false (F) according to the 
reading.
 1.
____ The first treatment for headaches was prescribed over 2,000 years ago.
 2.
____ There are different types of headaches.
 3.
____ Cluster headaches occur regularly.
 4.
____ Migraine headaches are caused by stress.
B
 
Choose the best answer according to the reading.
 1.
What was the first treatment for headaches?
a. Powder from the outer part of a tree
b. Powder from tree roots
c. 
Willow 
bark
d. 
Acetylsalicylic 
acid
 2.
What is NOT a possible cause of a primary headache?
a. A reduced flow of blood 
b. 
Alcohol
c. 
Stress 
d. Catching the flu
 3.
What will doctors likely study to treat migraines in the future?
a. How aspirin stops migraines
b. How to make drugs less expensive
c. How the brain develops in childhood
d. How drugs can stop parts of the brain from reacting
C
For the next two questions, look for the answers in the passage and 
write them on the lines provided.
 1.
Why are many scientists interested in finding out about headaches?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
 2.
How is a secondary headache different from a primary headache?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

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V 
ocabulary Extension
S 
ummary
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Here are six words that are related to the topic but are not in the reading. 
Fill in each blank with the best word from the list. Use each word only