2 . Is looking fashionable more important than being comfortable? Many people seem to think so, judging (判断) by the things they wear. But fashion is not everything. It is more important to be a healthy and good person.
People go to great lengths to be fashionable. Some people think they have to have a certain body type, so they go on extreme, unhealthy diets in order to change their bodies. In addition, many women wear uncomfortable fashions, such as high-heeled shoes that cause pain to their feet, and tight body shapers that limit blood flow. Men and women alike spend time and money on products that change their natural hair color or hairstyle. Some people even spend several hours a day in front of a mirror. Is fashion so important that people spend so much time and effort changing what they look like?
If the purpose of fashion is to make a person feel good, it does not make sense that he or she would go through so much discomfort to be fashionable. Fashion should not come first. People should put their health and positive image in the first place. What people wear does not say anything about their personalities. Instead of spending hours choosing a dress, perhaps you should call your friends and do something together, such as playing soccer or badminton. Instead of going on strict diets and forcing yourself to stay hungry, why not eat some healthy foods and then exercise? By doing these things, you can keep a healthy lifestyle and truly grow as a person.
1. Why does the author include questions in the text?
| A．To enrich the content. | B．To introduce a new topic. |
| C．To present different ideas. | D．To encourage readers to think. |
2. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
| A．The fact about fashion industry. | B．Reasons why fashion is important. |
| C．The price to pay for being fashionable. | D．Products popular with fashion followers. |
3. Which of the following activities would the author most likely recommend?
| A．Going skiing with friends. | B．Starting a new diet with a friend. |
| C．Changing hairstyles every week. | D．Shopping for fashionable clothes. |
4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?
| A．To introduce the latest fashion trends. |
| B．To tell readers how to remain fashionable. |
| C．To advise readers to value health over fashion. |
| D．To show readers advantages and disadvantages of dieting. |
