<u>Answer:</u>
The author refers to the FDA's approval of acupuncture needles to clarify the methods used by acupuncturists. Here, the correct option is A.
<u>Explanation:</u>
This excerpt from “Acupuncture: Help or Hype?” by Tracy Wilson clarifies as well as informs the readers about certain guidelines provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA about the use of acupuncture needles. 
Healthcare is of utmost importance for any country. To ensure that is not messed up, FDA has mentioned points like only licensed practitioners would use acupuncture needles, the needles will have to be sterile and non-toxic and can be used only once and not more.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Oh, I loved the book Wonder!
“Like a lamb to the slaughter” refers to Auggie having been home-schooled by his parents in an effort to protect him from the taunts and bullying that comes with having a terrible facial deformity. But Auggie's Mum decides it's time for him to taste the real world. But his Dad refers to the sentence « Like a lamb to the slaughter ». Meaning they’ll be putting August in danger, or in a dangerous and different environment. 
In other words: “Like a lamb to the slaughter” refers to Auggie having been home-schooled by his parents in an effort to protect him from the taunts and bullying that comes with having a terrible facial deformity.
Explanation:
I hope you like the book as much as me! 
 
        
             
        
        
        
"those that are proud due to what they possess should learn from the vanity, vanishing and death of a man whose honour is ill-gotten"
 
        
             
        
        
        
Explanation:
I'm guessing that is D. Everything written in any nonfiction document is true.