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In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the
time of the year the person was born. From China comes the belief that the year of birth
influences one's personality. In the past century, a new belief has arisen: the idea that
personality is related to one's ABO blood type. People with blood type A, for example, are
considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood
type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start.
Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.
The blood-type personality theory (理论) started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa
Takehji noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers. The idea soon
went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka
Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in
neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study
showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality
connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems
harmless and not something to be taken too seriously.
Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief as a modern-day
superstition (迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood
and personality. Generally, scientists warn against making predictions or important
decisions based on this questionable theory.
1. The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ______. [ ]
A. the difference between two blood types
B. the relationship between the two blood types
C. the influence of blood type on one's behavior
D. the connection between personality and blood type
2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? [ ]
A. It was lightly believed.
B. It was brought to them.
C. They liked and accepted it.
D. They stole the idea from others.
3. Which of the following is true according to the passage? [ ]
A. Most scientists in Asia don't believe in the theory.
B. The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s.
C. The blood-type personality theory is about blood type.
D. People don't change their personality to match the theory.
4. What is the best title for the passage? [ ]
A. Is the blood-type theory poplar?
B. Is the personality changeable?
C. Is it in your blood?
D. Is it in you mind?
