P/P2: Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the cuboid?

DIRECTIONS: Complete the sentences using the words in the box.desireconform todevotegenderconsumersfeaturesnotionassociated withsubjectiveuniformIf you compare clothing from 60 years ago with those worn by people today, there has been a noticeable change in what people are wearing. In the 1960s, clothing was differentiated by either 1 __________. Skirts and dresses were mostly 2 __________ clothes for women, leaving slacks to men and boys. In an office or workplace, the men would all wear an identical style of dark-colored jackets and ties, like a(n) 3 __________. The very 4 __________ of casual Friday, with everyone wearing jeans, would be astonishing.However, what hasn’t changed from the 1960s is that 5 __________, both male and female, still love spending money on clothes. People still 6 __________ a lot of time to shopping and choosing clothing. The 7 __________ to look good is still strong. Many people still want to 8 __________ what their peers are wearing, and others still want to show off their best physical 9 __________ through their fashion choices. Even when everyone seems to be wearing the same style, 10 __________ choices of color and accessories make each person’s outfit unique. (10) ______________

DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for each question.Hair: Why Do We Care?[A] It is estimated that the average woman in America usually goes through over 100 different hairstyles during her adult life. There are many women who will proudly claim that they have had hair of various lengths, styles, and colors. Although men are not thought to make alterations as frequently as women, some men do make dramatic changes to their hairstyles at key moments in their lives. These facts lead to a crucial question: What is it that makes people change their hairstyles? To answer this, we must turn to the discipline of psychology.[B] The first reason that psychologists provide is fairly straightforward. The way our hair looks is directly associated with our age. For most people, aging causes some degree of anxiety. Hiding the fact that we are getting older can thus help to relieve this stress. For men who are gradually losing their hair, a new hairstyle can help cover a noticeable bald spot. For women, a new color can cover up the appearance of gray hairs. In short, changes to hairstyle can go a long way in maintaining an individual’s appearance of youthfulness. [C] According to psychologists, a second common reason why people change their hair is because an attractive hairstyle is a great way to make a first impression. Since it frames our face, our hair is one of the physical features most clearly remembered after meeting someone for the first time. Interestingly, it is even more noticeable than other common elements of our appearance. When we walk into a room with a new haircut and a new pair of jeans, it is common for most people in the room to notice the former rather than the latter. For this reason, it is no real surprise that people often go to the hair salon before a job interview or their first day at a new company or school.[D] The desire to demonstrate control over our lives is the third main reason that psychologists provide. Studies show that men and women often change their hairstyles during a period of personal difficulty. Although this sometimes occurs after the loss of a job or relocation to a new city or country, the most common situation is after a breakup.1 By changing our hairstyles, we provide evidence to both ourselves and the world around us that we are in control of our lives. As Amy Lewis explains, changing hairstyles can be “empowering, especially when you feel like other aspects of your life are out of control.” [E] The reason why hair is often chosen to demonstrate self-control is because it is one of the easiest things to change. Paying for a new hairstyle, after all, is much cheaper than buying a whole new wardrobe2 and much less permanent than getting a tattoo. Furthermore, our hair is an extremely visual, and thus noticeable, aspect of ourselves. [F] With this information in mind, the next time you visit your hairstylist, you should ask yourself: What is my real motivation for changing my hair? 1 A breakup is when a romantic relationship ends between two people.2 A wardrobe is all the clothes that someone has. What is the writer suggesting in the final paragraph?

S/RB: A dose of 0.25 Gy to the fetus during third or fourth week of the first trimester of pregnancy can potentially cause:

DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for each question. What is Beauty? [F] Take another example: In every culture, one’s hairstyle sends a clear message. In the Huli culture of Papua New Guinea, men grow their hair long as a symbol of health and strength. Teenage boys in this culture learn from a young age to style and decorate their hair – a behavior more commonly associated with the opposite gender in many cultures. It is also the men in this culture who are the objects of beauty. For certain festivals and celebrations, men dress up and paint their faces. The more colorful a man is, the more masculine – and attractive – he is considered.What is the purpose of paragraph F?

DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for each question.Skin: The Body’s Canvas[A] If you could take off your skin and lay it flat, it would cover an area of about 1.9 square meters. Skin is, by far, the body’s largest organ. Covering almost the entire body, skin protects us from a variety of external forces. For example, it protects us from extremes of temperature, damaging sunlight, harmful chemicals, and dangerous infections. Skin is also packed with nerves, which keeps the brain in touch with the outside world. The health of our skin and its ability to perform its protective functions are crucial to our well-being. However, the appearance of our skin is equally – if not more – important to many people on this planet.[B] Take skin color, for example. Your genes determine your skin’s color, but for centuries, humans have tried to lighten or darken their skin in an attempt to be more attractive. In the 1800s, white skin was desirable for many Europeans. Skin this color meant that its owner was a member of the upper class and did not have to work in the sun. Among darker-skinned people in some parts of the world, products used to lighten skin are still popular today. During the 20th century, attitudes toward light skin shifted in the opposite direction in other cultures, as cities grew and work moved indoors. Tanned skin began to indicate leisure time and health. In many places today, tanning on the beach or in a salon remains popular, even though people are more aware of the dangers of UV rays.Identity and Status[C] Just as people have altered their skin’s color to denote wealth and beauty, so too have cultures around the globe marked their skin to indicate cultural identity or community status. Tattooing, for example, has been carried out for thousands of years. Leaders in places including ancient Egypt, Britain, and Peru wore tattoos to mark their status, or their bravery. Today, among the Maori people of New Zealand as well as in cultures in Samoa, Tahiti, and Borneo, full-facial tattoos are still used to identify the wearer as a member of a certain family. These tattoos can also symbolize the person’s achievements in life. [D] In Japan, tattooing has been practiced for thousands of years, but was outlawed in the 19th century. Although there are no laws against it today, tattoos are still strongly associated with criminals – particularly the yakuza, or the Japanese mafia, who are known for their full-body tattoos. The complex design of a yakuza member’s tattoo usually includes symbols of character traits that the wearer wants to have. The process of getting a full-body tattoo is both slow and painful and can take two years or more to complete.[E] In some cultures, scarring – a marking caused by cutting or burning the skin – is practiced, usually among people who have darker skin on which a tattoo would be difficult to see. For many men in West Africa, for instance, scarring is a rite of passage – an act that symbolizes that a male has matured from a child into an adult. In Australia, among some native peoples, cuts are made on the skin of both men and women when they reach age 16 or 17. Without these, they were traditionally not permitted to trade, sing ceremonial songs, or participate in other activities.[F] Not all skin markings are permanent, though. In countries such as Morocco and India, women decorate their skin with colorful henna designs for celebrations such as weddings and important religious holidays. The henna coloring, which comes from a plant, fades and disappears over time.[G] In recent years in many industrialized nations, tattooing, henna body art, and, to a lesser degree, scarring have been gaining in popularity. What makes these practices appealing to those living in modern cities? According to photographer Chris Rainier, whose book Ancient Marks examines body markings around the globe, people are looking for a connection with the traditional world. “There is a whole sector of modern society – people in search of identity, people in search of meaning …,” says Rainier. “Hence, [there has been] a huge explosion of tattooing and body marking.” Rainier reasons that it’s “mankind wanting identity, wanting a sense of place … and a sense of culture within their community.” What is the main idea of paragraph A?

DIRECTIONS: Complete the sentences using the words in the box.desireconform todevotegenderconsumersfeaturesnotionassociated withsubjectiveuniformIf you compare clothing from 60 years ago with those worn by people today, there has been a noticeable change in what people are wearing. In the 1960s, clothing was differentiated by either 1 __________. Skirts and dresses were mostly 2 __________ clothes for women, leaving slacks to men and boys. In an office or workplace, the men would all wear an identical style of dark-colored jackets and ties, like a(n) 3 __________. The very 4 __________ of casual Friday, with everyone wearing jeans, would be astonishing.However, what hasn’t changed from the 1960s is that 5 __________, both male and female, still love spending money on clothes. People still 6 __________ a lot of time to shopping and choosing clothing. The 7 __________ to look good is still strong. Many people still want to 8 __________ what their peers are wearing, and others still want to show off their best physical 9 __________ through their fashion choices. Even when everyone seems to be wearing the same style, 10 __________ choices of color and accessories make each person’s outfit unique. (1) ______________

DIRECTIONS: Complete the sentences using the words in the box.desireconform todevotegenderconsumersfeaturesnotionassociated withsubjectiveuniformIf you compare clothing from 60 years ago with those worn by people today, there has been a noticeable change in what people are wearing. In the 1960s, clothing was differentiated by either 1 __________. Skirts and dresses were mostly 2 __________ clothes for women, leaving slacks to men and boys. In an office or workplace, the men would all wear an identical style of dark-colored jackets and ties, like a(n) 3 __________. The very 4 __________ of casual Friday, with everyone wearing jeans, would be astonishing.However, what hasn’t changed from the 1960s is that 5 __________, both male and female, still love spending money on clothes. People still 6 __________ a lot of time to shopping and choosing clothing. The 7 __________ to look good is still strong. Many people still want to 8 __________ what their peers are wearing, and others still want to show off their best physical 9 __________ through their fashion choices. Even when everyone seems to be wearing the same style, 10 __________ choices of color and accessories make each person’s outfit unique. (2) ______________

DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for each question. Hair: Why Do We Care? [B] The first reason that psychologists provide is fairly straightforward. The way our hair looks is directly associated with our age. For most people, aging causes some degree of anxiety. Hiding the fact that we are getting older can thus help to relieve this stress. For men who are gradually losing their hair, a new hairstyle can help cover a noticeable bald spot. For women, a new color can cover up the appearance of gray hairs. In short, changes to hairstyle can go a long way in maintaining an individual’s appearance of youthfulness. 1 A breakup is when a romantic relationship ends between two people.2 A wardrobe is all the clothes that someone has.In paragraph B, what does the word straightforward mean?

IP/RP: A shielding device constructed with a thickness equivalent to 2 half-value layers (HVL) will reduce the quantity of radiation to: