What is the main idea of the passage?
Beauty is easy to define.
Different cultures have different standards of beauty.
Beauty has remained unchanged throughout history.
Only modern society values physical appearance.
According to the passage, how did the ancient Maya try to achieve beauty?
They wore wigs of long white hair.
They painted their nails and used makeup.
They performed cosmetic surgery.
They hung small balls between children’s eyes.
Why do people spend a lot of money on beauty products today?
It is a cultural tradition to buy beauty products.
Makeup is becoming more expensive.
Studies show that attractiveness has social and financial advantages.
They want to live longer.
What did the study with six-month-old babies suggest?
Beauty preferences may be natural and develop early in life.
Babies cannot recognize human faces.
College students do not agree on beauty standards.
Babies prefer looking at unattractive faces.
What features do men generally find attractive in women, according to research?
Overweight body types.
Clear skin, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin.
Small eyes, dark skin, and large feet.
Large shoulders and a narrow waist.
What does the passage suggest about cultural differences in beauty?
Some cultures value traits that others do not.
People from different cultures never agree on beauty.
Beauty standards are the same in every country.
Western beauty standards are the only correct ones.
How do the Huli men of Papua New Guinea express beauty?
By practicing strict diets.
By decorating their hair and painting their faces.
By cutting their hair short and staying indoors.
By wearing large white wigs.
What does the phrase "beauty is power" in paragraph B mean?
Makeup can make people stronger.
Power comes from exercising and dieting.
Only beautiful people are strong.
People who are attractive may have social and economic advantages.
Which of the following is an example of a universal standard of beauty, according to scientists?
Preferences that vary by culture.
The use of colorful makeup.
Hairstyles and fashion choices.
Large shoulders in men.
What is the best conclusion about beauty from the passage?
Beauty does not exist.
Beauty is influenced by both biology and culture.
Only women are concerned with beauty.
Beauty standards are entirely universal.
