Question

In the west , some people believe that people’s character can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was born. From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one’s character . In the past century, a new belief has come up, the idea that character is related to one’s ABO blood type. People with blood type A , for example, are considered more likely to be serious ,hard working and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and out-going, yet often unable to finish what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people doubt whether it is true.

The blood-type character theory(理論)started in Japan in 1927, when Furukawa Takeji noticed character similarities and differences among persons.The idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshiitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged 13 and 64 believing in the blood-type character connection.

Though most Asians might believe in it, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken seriously. It is also possible that people are easy to change their characters to match the blood-type theory. Is the belief true? In the 1980s, the scientists in Asia largely negated the belief as a superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and character. Generally, scientists are against making important decisions based on this theory.

1.What does the underlined word “predicted ” in the passage mean Chinese?

A. 預(yù)測 B. 提醒 C. 預(yù)告

2.In which country person predicted his character according to the year of his birth?

A. In western countries B. In China C. In Japan

3.According to the blood-type theory ,what is the person with blood type A like?

A. A person with blood type A can have many friends.

B. A student with blood type A may usually get good marks.

C. A person with blood type A is fond of talking with others.

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The blood-type character theory(理論)was started by a scientist named Toshiitaka Nomi.

B. After about 10 years,scientists in Asia proved the blood-type theory was wrong.

C. After some young Koreans took to the theory, 76 percent of Korean teenagers believed in it.

5.The best title for this passage should be _____.

A. Information about different blood types.

B. The connection between blood-types and characters.

C. The development of the character theory.

Answer 1