In many countries, tattoos are in fashion (时尚). On TV you can often see a famous actor or musician with a tattoo on his arm or foot. Many sports players have them, too. In the US, tattoos are very popular. Forty percent of Americans aged between 26 and 40 have a tattoo, and 60 percent of customers in US tattoo parlors are women. These people are often professional people like doctor, teachers and lawyers.

However, tattoos are not modern. In fact, they are very old in human history. For example, archaeologists (考古学家) found a human in ice from 5,000 years ago. He had 57 tattoos on his back, ankles, legs, knees and feet. Tattoos were used for many different reasons. In ancient Egypt, people got tattoos because they were “beautiful”. But in ancient Rome, tattoos were negative (负面的) and put on criminals and prisoners. In India, tattoos were religious (宗教的).

In the 16th and 17th century, European sailors (船员) arrived on the islands of Polynesia. They saw tattoos for the first time. The people on the islands had tattoos on their shoulders, chests, backs and legs. Often the tattoos were of animals or natural features like a river or a mountain. The European sailors liked them and made their own tattoos, so the idea traveled to Europe. Tattoos in Polynesia are still important today. They show information about a person’s history, their island or their job.

So is there a connection (联系) between traditional tattoos and fashionable tattoos? And can you call tattoos a fashion? Chris Rainier is an expert in tattoos and his book Ancient Marks has photos of tattoos from all over the world. He thinks people in modern societies often have tattoos because they are a connection to the traditional world. But tattoos aren’t a fashion like clothes or a haircut because you can’t put them on and take them off again like a jacket or a hat. They are permanent (永久的) and for life.

1.When were tattoos brought to Europe?

A. 5,000 years ago. B. 60 years ago.

C. Until recently. D. In the 16th and 17th century.

2. What does the underlined word “parlors” mean?

A. School. B. Stores.

C. Hospitals. D. Theaters.

3. What’s the writer’s opinion about tattoos?

A. Tattoos are religious in modern societies.

B. Tattoos connect tradition with fashion.

C. Tattoos are a fashion among famous people.

D. Tattoos show information about a person’s hobby.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Tattoos' History.

B. Tattoos in Polynesia.

C. Tattoos on a Human in Ice.

D. Tattoos in Fashion and for Life.

Christmas Singing Competition 2016

Entry Form (参赛表)

Singer's Name

Singer’s Age

Competition Type

Music

Age

Singing

Bring your own CD, Prepare 2 songs

13-19 year olds only

Prizes

Entry Date

Fee

1st, 2nd and 3rd

Before November 30, 2016

None

Competition Rules

? Relatives of judges(评委)and organizers are not allowed to take part in the competition.

? All singers must be between 13 and 19 years of age

? Singers aged 17 or younger need the permission of a parent to take part (See Parent Permission below)

? All singers must arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the competition. Late comers will not be allowed to take part.

Prizes:

? 1st Prize-$1000 (one prize only)

? 2nd Prize-$250 (3 prizes)

? 3rd Prize-$100 (5 prizes)

Winners will be decided according to the following:

Voice Quality

50%

Song Choice

15%

Audience Response

25%

Dancing Ability

10%

1.How many people will be given prizes in total?

A. Three B. Five C. Nine D. Ten

2. Who can take part in the competition?

A. A 20-year-old singer.

B. A 19-year-old daughter of a judge.

C. A 15-year-old friend of an organizer.

D. A 12-year-old friend of William Daniels.

3.If one singer’s parents want to watch the competition, how much will they pay?

A. $15 B. $20 C. $25 D. $30

4.Which of the following is the most important for deciding the winners?

A. Voice Quality B. Song Choice.

C. Audience Response D. Dancing Ability.

5.If an 18-year-old singer wants to enter the competition, which parts of the form must be completed?

A. Singer’s Name.

B. Singer’s Name and Singer’s Age.

C. Singer’s Name, Singer’s Age and Date of Event.

D. Singer’s Name, Singer’s Age and Parent Permission.

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