“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.