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阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。
Taboo, in certain culture, is ban on something that is regarded for religious (宗教的) or other reasons as not to be done, touched, used, etc, or general agreement not to discuss or to do something. As the development of modern society, some questions and problems that were once taboo are now discussed openly, and, for examples, sex is no longer the taboo subject as it used to be. Perhaps the most interesting thing about taboo behavior is how it can change over the years within the same society, how certain behavior and attitudes once considered taboo can become perfectly acceptable and natural at another point in time. Topics, such as death, were also once considered so upsetting and unpleasant that it was a taboo to even talk about them.
One of the newest taboos in American society is the topic of fat. Unlike many other taboos, fat is a topic that Americans talk about constantly. It's not a taboo to talk about fat; it's a taboo to be fat. The “in” look is thin, not fat. In the work world, most companies prefer youthful-looking, smart salespersons to sell their image (形象) as well as their products to the public. After all, people think, how can people who care about themselves, and therefore the way they look, permit themselves to become fat? In an image-conscious society like the U. S., thin is “in”, fat is “out”.
It's not surprising, then, that millions of Americans have become crazy about staying slim and “in shape”. The seeking of a youthful physical appearance is not, however, the only reason for Americans' interest in diet and exercise. Recent research has shown the great importance of diet and exercise for personal health. As in most technologically developed nations, the life-style of North Americans has changed greatly during the course of the last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor that people were once forced to do by hand. Cars and buses transport them quickly from point to point. As a result of inactivity and disuse, people's bodies can easily become weak and diseased. In an effort to avoid such a fate, millions of Americans are spending more of their time exercising. The effect of this new appreciation of the importance of exercise is obvious: parks are filled with joggers and bicyclists, and many companies are providing special exercise facilities for their employees to use during the work day.
1．What does the underlined part “thin is ‘in’” and “fat is‘out’” probably mean?
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A．Clerks want to be thin while workers want to be fat.
B．“Thin” is fashionable and “fat” is unfashionable.
C．“Thin” is fashionable and “fat” was at one time fashionable.
D．If you want to be thin, you must exercise outside.
2．According to the passage, Americans are crazy about their image for ________ reasons.
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3．We know from the passage that the cause for Americans' poor health is ________.
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A．the rich and sweet food
B．the pressure of busy work
C．the lack of body-building facilities and the space for exercises
D．the widespread use of machines and modern vehicles (车辆)
4．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
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A．Taboo.
B．U. S., a Youth-seeking Society.
C．Fat, One of American Problems.
D．Skills to Seek Jobs.
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