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Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 25 to 29.
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are evidence of an aquatic past but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (25) ____________they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.
By (26) ____________ sorrow and pain this chemical helps you to feel better. Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (27) ____________ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (28) ____________of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.
Tears of emotion also help the body (29) ____________itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable - consider the popularity of the highly emotional films which are commonly called 'weepies'. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (25) is...
A. evolve
B. change
C. develop
D. alter
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are evidence of an aquatic past but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (25) ____________they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.
By (26) ____________ sorrow and pain this chemical helps you to feel better. Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (27) ____________ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (28) ____________of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.
Tears of emotion also help the body (29) ____________itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable - consider the popularity of the highly emotional films which are commonly called 'weepies'. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (25) is...
A. evolve
B. change
C. develop
D. alter
Develop / grow (v): lớn lên
Đáp án C.