What is the main idea of the passage?
Beauty is easy to define.
Beauty has remained unchanged throughout history.
Only modern society values physical appearance.
Different cultures have different standards of beauty.
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 prefer looking at unattractive faces.
College students do not agree on beauty standards.
Babies cannot recognize human faces.
What features do men generally find attractive in women, according to research?
Clear skin, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin.
Large shoulders and a narrow waist.
Overweight body types.
Small eyes, dark skin, and large feet.
What does the passage suggest about cultural differences in beauty?
People from different cultures never agree on beauty.
Some cultures value traits that others do not.
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 decorating their hair and painting their faces.
By practicing strict diets.
By cutting their hair short and staying indoors.
By wearing large white wigs.
What does the phrase "beauty is power" in paragraph B mean?
People who are attractive may have social and economic advantages.
Makeup can make people stronger.
Only beautiful people are strong.
Power comes from exercising and dieting.
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.
Large shoulders in men.
Hairstyles and fashion choices.
What is the best conclusion about beauty from the passage?
Beauty is influenced by both biology and culture.
Only women are concerned with beauty.
Beauty does not exist.
Beauty standards are entirely universal.
