阅读理解。
It seems that beauty and women are twins. You are joking? No, I do not. Observe for yourself Ads on
fashion TV screens, radio programs, magazines, newspapers, and the streets. Whether they have realized it
or not, women are surrounded (包围) by a sea of fashion. They are taught to think that without beautiful
clothes they will grow old and lose their charm. So who dares to neglect dressing up at the cost of their
appearance and youth?
But I do not agree with the opinion that women have to show their beauty through their looks. The
richness of their minds proves to be more beautiful and attractive than their looks. A woman who has
experienced many troubles and may be called"aunt" or "granny" can still keep up her beauty if she has such
excellent qualities as knowledge, ability, a kind heart, great courage, concern for others, etc.
In addition, old and young, beautiful and ugly are relative concept. People who keep a young mind will
never feel old. Interested in new things and eager to learn more, they keep up with the tide. Plainly (简朴地)
dressed women may have a type of beauty that is pure and real. Reading and learning is the best way to keep
one youthful. Good books ale rich soil which can feed the flower of one's heart and looks.
1. According to the first paragraph, why are women caught by a sea of fashion?
A. Because they are rich.
B. Because they are taught to follow any fashion.
C. Because they don't dare to look attractive.
D. Because they think that they will look youthful and charming with beautiful clothes.
2. Which is more important to a woman in the author's opinion?
A. Richness of one's mind.
B. Looks.
C. Following the fashion.
D. Wealth.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The richness of women's minds proves to be more beautiful than their looks.
B. A woman who may be called "aunt" is no longer beautiful.
C. A woman who has experienced many troubles may still keep up her beauty.
D. It is not necessary for women to show their beauty though their beautiful clothes.
4. What is the best way for a woman to appear young according to the writer?
A. Dressing up.
B. Reading and learning.
C. Feeding the flower.
D. Making up.
