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    Orthopedic pillows are not just like any other ordinary pillow. These products are specially made to fulfill a specific function.

    People buy orthopedic pillows for several reasons. Sometimes people buy this type of pillow because their doctor has specifically recommended them to do so as part of a treatment and management plan for neck, back, or bone problems. In recent years, people have become more aware of the science behind orthopedic pillows, which accounts for the increase in the popularity of these pillows. There has been a lot of available orthopedic pillow information for anyone interested. The science behind these pillows has also advanced significantly over the years, which means that orthopedic pillows are now more effective and useful than ever.

    Orthopedic pillows help you maintain the right gesture. While traditional pillows may be very comfortable, they do not necessarily promote the proper gesture as you sleep, which is proved to be important for your health. It also helps you avoid waking up with a host of body aches and pains. Among the most common causes of back and neck pains is sleeping without adequate support. Orthopedic pillows can provide you with the necessary support that will keep these kinds of body pains away. The pillow is specifically designed to conform to the natural contours (轮廓) of your body, thus ensuring that your skeletal structure is kept in proper alignment (直线) throughout the night and that no part of your body is subjected to too much pressure, which leads to pain.

    Of course, it is understandable that you may find an orthopedic pillow a bit uncomfortable the first time you use it, but that is true with any new experience. The materials used in manufacturing these pillows are ideal for the kind of sleep that you are looking for.

    Just like any product in the market, there is a disadvantage to an orthopedic pillow as well. They are usually more expensive than traditional pillows. But, if you treat the purchase as an investment on your health, it may be a lot easier for you to part with the cash.

1. （1） What makes orthopedic pillows increasingly popular?

   A . People's worries about sleep loss. B . Doctors' specific recommendation. C . The advancement of medical sciences. D . Their good effects on decreasing back and neck pains.
3. （2） Orthopedic pillows are superior to traditional pillows mainly in that ________.

   A . materials used in orthopedic pillows are much more ideal B . orthopedic pillows promote the proper sleeping posture C . orthopedic pillows may make sleepers more comfortable D . people's body pains will be cured by using orthopedic pillows
5. （3） What causes body pains when one is sleeping according to the passage?

   A . Proper alignment. B . A thick quilt. C . The skeletal structure. D . Lack of support.
7. （4） What does the author think of orthopedic pillows?

   A . They are just worth the price. B . They can bear a little pressure. C . They help cure people's disease. D . They have shortcomings in function.
9. （5） What is the passage mainly about?

   A . The impacts of pillows on people's health. B . The market prospect of orthopedic pillows. C . Benefits and drawbacks of using orthopedic pillows. D . Scientific secrets behind orthopedic pillows.