問題詳情

V. Reading Comprehension (26%; 2% each)
In all cultures and throughout history hair has had a special significance. In ancient Egypt, as long ago as 1500 BC, the
outward appearance expressed the person’s status, role in society and political position. Wigs played an important role in
this: they were crafted with great artistry and often sprinkled with powdered gold.
In the 8th century BC, the pre-Roman Celts in Northern Europe wore their hair long. In a man it was the expression of
his strength, in a woman of her fertility. The idea of long hair as a symbol of male strength is even mentioned in the Bible,
in the story of Samson and Delilah. Samson was a leader of the Israelites. His long hair, which he never cut, gave him
superhuman powers. The only person who knew his secret was Delilah. However, she spied for the enemy and betrayed
him. One night she cut off his hair and thus robbed him of his strength. In the classical Greek period, curly hair was not
only the fashion, but it also represented an attitude towards life. Curls or locks were the metaphor for change, freedom   and the joy of living. The ancient Greek word for curls and locks is related to intriguing and tempting someone.
Hair is also used as a symbol of opposition. The punk protest movement today uses hair as a symbol of disapproval of
the “middle-class, conventional lifestyle” by wearing provocative haircuts and shockingly colored hair. A different form
of objection could be seen in the women’s hairstyles in the 1960s. Women’s liberation was expressed in a short-cut,
straight and simple hairstyle which underlined equality with men without neglecting female attributes. To this day hair
has kept its importance as a symbol of power, youth, vitality and health.
38. What is this passage mainly about?
(A) The scientific study of hairstyles.
(B) The symbolic meanings of hairstyles.
(C) The art of designing different hairstyles.
(D) The contemporary development of hairstyles.

參考答案

答案：B
難度：簡單0.780488
統計：A(1),B(32),C(3),D(5),E(0)

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