“ARE YOU COMING ON SATURDAY
Câu 25: A: “Are you coming on Saturday?” – B: “____________.”
A. I’m afraid not
B. I’m afraid I don’t
C. I’m afraid to
D. I’m afraid not to
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each blank from 26 to 35
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have
suggested that human tears are (26)_____ 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 (27)_____ , they will also
cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.
The idea that having a good cry do you (28)_____ is a very old one and now it has scientific
validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (29)_____ a natural painkiller called
enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase
the quantities of enkaphalin you (30)_____
Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (31)_____ activity.
Because some people still regard it as a (32)_____ 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 (33)_____ 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. (34)_____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly
(35)_____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing
together.