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EXPLAIN THE WORDS SHORTLY (synonym or short description)

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STATUS

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BELIEFS

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STRANGER

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MEDIA

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ENVIRONMENTALISTS

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BRAVERY

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IDENTIFY

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PEERS

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STABBED

Choose the correct option

Multiple Select

According to the essay, what are the three most common reasons why a person gets a tattoo?

• pressure from their peers

• it is healthy

• influence from the media

• a way of personal expression

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According to the essay, which of the following are common ways that people show they belong to a certain group?

• wearing a tattoo

• wearing special clothes

• wearing a special uniform

• wearing a special kind of socks

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According to the essay, which of the following are ways that the media uses tattoos in advertising?

• to sell cars

• by using fashion models

• by using sports stars

• by using endangered species

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According to the essay, media images are linked to _____________. Choose all that apply.

• wealth

• status

• success

• debt

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According to the essay, which of the following are possible artistic reasons for getting tattoos?

• to show membership in a band

• to show a lover's name

• to show pictures of animals that may become extinct

• to show which language you speak

Multiple Choice

Jack was stabbed for thirty minutes with a needle because _____________. Click on button beside the best answer.

• he was getting a tattoo

• he was getting acupuncture

• he is was getting his ears pierced

• he was getting a nose ring

Multiple Choice

According to the essay, some people get tattoos because ____________. Click on the button beside the best answer.

• they think it is fashionable

• they like pain

• they think it will wash off in the bath

• they are religious

Multiple Choice

According to the essay, Jack thinks people who get tattoos are ____________. Click on the button beside the best answer.

• brave

• cowardly

• old fashioned

• nitwits

Multiple Choice

The reason Jack wanted to get a tattoo was ____________. Click on the button beside the best answer.

• the influence of friends

• the influence of the media

• a desire to express himself

• all of the above

Complete each sentence by choosing the best ending.

Multiple Choice

As a consequence of media influence ............................

• people are influenced by ideas of wealth, success, and status.

• tattoos have become popular in North America.

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As a result of media images of tattoos ..........................

• consequently, people may decide to get a tattoo for its status value.

• people are influenced by ideas of wealth, success, and status.

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The media links tattoos to images of wealth and status .............................

• people may get a tattoo to do something that their friends are doing.

• consequently, people may decide to get a tattoo for its status value.

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As a result of being stabbed with sharp needles ...................................

• blood poured steadily out of Jack's leg.

• that result in a person getting a tattoo.

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It's not always the influence of other people ........................

• that result in a person getting a tattoo.

• some people get tattoos similar to models.

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The desire for acceptance can cause people ........................

• tattoos have become popular in North America.

• to follow a fashion trend such as tattoos.

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As a consequence of wanting to be fashionable .........................

• that result in a person getting a tattoo.

• some people get tattoos similar to models.

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As a consequence of peer influence .....................

• people may get a tattoo to do something that their friends are doing.

• people are influenced by ideas of wealth, success, and status.

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After seeing Tony's tattoo .......................

• some people get tattoos similar to models.

• Jack was so impressed he got a tattoo himself.

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The decision to get a tattoo is most often the result ........................

• to follow a fashion trend such as tattoos.

• of the influence of friends or the media or the desire to express oneself.