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IV.閱讀測驗8%Tattoos EverywhereNowadays it is quite fashionable to have one or more than one tattoos on one’s body. Tattoos come in all shapes and sizes and they appeal to people of all ages. They have steadily gained popularity in the last decade. Some cosmetic studios also tattoo on eyebrows, eyeliner, and lip liner so that the makeup can be made permanent. However，you may not believe that the practice of leaving certain marks on the skin has been almost as old as the existence of human beings. Scientists say that certain marks on the skin of the Iceman, a mummified human body dating from about 3300 B.C., are tattoos. Tattoos found on Egyptian and Nubian mummies date from about 2000 B.C., and they were also mentioned by classical authors of ancient Greeks, Germans, and even ancient Britons.The practice of tattooing serves different purposes in different cultures. In early days, people in primitive tribes to themselves tattooed for the purpose of decoration, which still holds true today. In some cultures, tattoos served as identification of the wearer 5s rank or status in a group. In Tahitian culture, tattoos served as rite of passage; that is, boys who had come of age received one tattoo to mark the occasion. Sailors traveling to exotic lands also collected tattoos as souvenirs of their journeys. Whatever the reason, the practice of tattooing has come a long way and is a trend that shows little sign of slowing down.
43.Nowadays people get tattooed mainly for the purpose of_.
(A) protection
(B) decoration
(C) occasion
(D) education

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答案：B
難度：簡單0.785714
統計：A(0),B(11),C(1),D(0),E(0)

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