Form word combinations with the following words

1. sweet a) effects

2. cough b) use

3. clinical c) root

4. adverse d) trials

5. medicinal e) reducer

3. Answer the following questions.

1. How
   did the Romans call licorice? What about the Germans?

2. Has
   licorice been used by other cultures? How?

3. What
   is licorice cultivated for?

4. When
   are the roots of licorice harvested?

5. How
   has licorice root been traditionally classed?

6. Is
   licorice widely used for upper respiratory problems?

7. What
   does make licorice a popular addition to cough syrups and lozenges?

1. Is
   there any information about the importance of licorice for
   digestive sys­tem and its disorders?

2. Can
   we find licorice added to formulas for chronic inflammatory
   condi­tions? Why?

1. Is
   the advice of a qualified natural health practitioner recommended
   before taking licorice?

2. What
   possible adverse effects does licorice include?

3. Is
   it safe to use licorice while pregnancy?

4. When
   you should avoid taking licorice?

4. Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.

1. Licorice
   has been used in many ways by many cultures.

2. 20
   known species of licorice are native to south Asia, Europe and
   Africa.

3. Licorice
   root has a variety of medicinal uses.

4. Licorice
   has never been extensively investigated.

5. Licorice
   soothes and reduces headache.

6. Some
   studies suggest that licorice can increase gastric juices.

7. Do
   not take licorice if you have bronchitis or cough.

8. Like
   all strong herbs, licorice must be treated with respect.

5. Read and memorize the licorice tea recipe. Drink and be healthy.

Use
the whole root of licorice to make a tea by steeping 1/2
tsp
(2 g) dried root in 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water, or take 1/4
to
3/4 tsp (1 to 3 ml) tincture (1:5 ratio of dried herb to 45 percent
alcohol extract). Take this tea three times a day, for a maximum of
four to six weeks.

Text 2

1. Read, translate and retell the following text:

ALOE
VERA

Aloe
vera is a species of the Aloe
plant
at is native to northern Africa. Although used topically to treat
burns, aloe vera also provides natural support for the immune
system.

Aloe
vera has been found to be a concentrated plant source of
health-supporting polysaccharides — the beta-glucomannans, a class
of long-chain sugars. Clinical studies
have
found these polysaccharides directly affect cells in the immune
system.

Fresh
aloe vera contains many other constituents, including vitamins,
minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, a natura1 form of
salicylic acid, and plant sterols (with antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties). Aloe vera also
contains trace amounts of vitamin B_]2
and is one of the rare plant sources for this nutrient.

In
fact, aloe vera has several medicinal purposes. Its leaves can be
split to get out it the juice to rub on the skin to treat sunburns,
wounds, insect bites, wrinkles, scratches, and skin irritations. A
tea made from its dried juice serves to be a good wash to wounds and
the eyes. According to a study in Europe, it can also reduce the
blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It also treats asthma,
stomach ache, fever, and headache. Topical application of aloe vera
may be effective for genital herpes and psoriasis. Aloe vera
extracts have antibacterial and antifungal activities.

So
aloe is used externally for the treatment of: — skin irritation;

• burns;

• scalds;

• sunburn;

• wounds;

• eczema;

• psoriasis;

• acne;

• dermatitis;

• ulcers;

• to
  stimulate cell regeneration.

And
aloe is used internally to combat most digestive problems,
including:

• constipation;
  -poor appetite;

• colitis;

• asthma;

• diabetes;

• immune
  system enhancement;

• peptic
  ulcers.

This
herb is one of the main attractions of the pharmaceutical and
cosmetic industries and also the most widely used ingredient —
starting from vitamins and laxatives to face creams and body care
lotions. Owing to its properties, aloe vera was incorporated in the
composition of deodorants.

A
wide variety of products with curative and therapeutic effects is
obtained from aloe vera, one of the most effective herbs.

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Ответ:

1. Give the Russian equivalents of the following words and word combinations:

the course of studies — курс обучения;

primary school — начальная школа;

secondary school — средняя школа;

previously — ранее;

creche — ясли;

lyceum — лицей;

gymnasium — гимназия;

free of charge — бесплатно;

curriculum — программа обучения;

demand — спрос, востребованность;

to adapt — адапировать(ся);

to extend — продлевать;

to conduct — проводить;

transition — переход;

vocational school — профессионально-техническое училище;

higher school — высшая школа;

competitive — конкурентоспособный;

ability — способность;

to be involved in — участвовать в;

postgraduate courses — курсы повышения квалификации/послевузовское образование