試題詳解

aMany people like spicy foods, but spices were not always used to flavor foods. _______________ Ancient Egyptian medical writings recommended mustard for respiratory therapy medicines. Oriental medicine still uses hot peppers, black pepper, mustard, garlic, and other spices to treat colds and asthma.
(A) Earlier civilizations did not use spicy foods to help cure colds, asthma and sinus problems.
(B) Spicy foods have been used for colds, asthma and sinus problems for centuries by early civilizations.
(C) Famous dynasties of the past used herbs for various purpose but medicine.
(D) Ancient dynasties studied diseases and tried to find cures, but never used any of them.