Can you think of something that has been around for thousands of years and is still used in different cultures around the world? Something that fits this description is makeup.
Even though makeup might seem new, it was an important part of daily life in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. At that time, both men and women utilized things like eyeshadow, eyeliner and lipstick nearly every day.
For a better make-up result, a wealthier Egyptian woman would first clear her dead skin using salts from the Dead Sea. Then, she would use a milk-and-honey face mask to wet her skin. Taking milk baths was also a way to make the beauty routine (日常) a more luxurious experience. After all of this, the makeup could then be applied.
But people in ancient Egypt didn’t just use makeup to look more attractive. They also used it for rituals (宗教仪式). For example, a black powder called kohl was used around the eyes to protect them from the bright desert sun. In fact, the Egyptian word for “makeup palette” comes from a word that means “to protect”.
These makeup palettes (调色板) were used to mix colored powders with animal fat or vegetable oils to make the different products. They usually had symbols (符号) of animals or goddesses on them. It was believed that the powers of these animals would be put into the makeup when it was mixed together, giving the wearer unusual talents.
Interestingly enough, makeup was also an important part of ancient Egyptian burial rituals. From life into death and beyond, makeup helped to shape ancient Egyptian culture. Even though makeup is still used in modern times, it is interesting to know that it is linked to the ancient world.
4. What does the underlined word “utilized” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.bought. | B.used. |
C.removed. | D.changed. |
5. What would wealthy ancient Egyptian women do before putting on their makeup?
A.Go swimming in the Dead Sea. | B.Drink milk to wet their skin. |
C.Remove the dead skin with honey. | D.Follow a beauty routine. |
6. What did ancient Egyptians think about makeup palettes?
A.They helped deliver messages from goddesses. |
B.They protected them from bad luck. |
C.They gave people special abilities. |
D.They brought the dead back to life. |
7. What is the best title for the text?
A.Makeup in Ancient Egypt | B.Changes in Ancient Egyptian Culture |
C.The Rituals in Ancient Egypt | D.The Makeup Palettes in Ancient Egypt |