Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions Exercise 7

Cosmetics have been used for thousands of years to improve the appearances of people and also to help keep them clean and healthy. We know that cosmetics were often used in ancient Egypt. Many beautiful jars and bottles which held oils and perfumes have been found and can be seen in museums. Men, in some primitive tribes and societies, also paint their faces and bodies. This is usually done to show that they are of some high rank. Sometimes, however, it is used to show that the people of that group are taking part in some form of ceremony. Today, in our society, cosmetics are usually used to improve the appearance of people and to make them appear healthy. It is not difficult to obtain cosmetics today. Many are made cheaply from synthetic materials and vegetable oils.

Cosmetics have been _____.

Cosmetics have been used for thousands of years to improve the appearances of people and also to help keep them clean and healthy. We know that cosmetics were often used in ancient Egypt. Many beautiful jars and bottles which held oils and perfumes have been found and can be seen in museums. Men, in some primitive tribes and societies, also paint their faces and bodies. This is usually done to show that they are of some high rank. Sometimes, however, it is used to show that the people of that group are taking part in some form of ceremony. Today, in our society, cosmetics are usually used to improve the appearance of people and to make them appear healthy. It is not difficult to obtain cosmetics today. Many are made cheaply from synthetic materials and vegetable oils.

Cosmetics not only make people look good but also _____.

Cosmetics have been used for thousands of years to improve the appearances of people and also to help keep them clean and healthy. We know that cosmetics were often used in ancient Egypt. Many beautiful jars and bottles which held oils and perfumes have been found and can be seen in museums. Men, in some primitive tribes and societies, also paint their faces and bodies. This is usually done to show that they are of some high rank. Sometimes, however, it is used to show that the people of that group are taking part in some form of ceremony. Today, in our society, cosmetics are usually used to improve the appearance of people and to make them appear healthy. It is not difficult to obtain cosmetics today. Many are made cheaply from synthetic materials and vegetable oils.

Egyptians used jars and bottles _____.

When Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 from Spain, his destination was not America. In fact, he did not even know that the huge American continents existed. His purpose in sailing west was to reach the Indies faster than other ships which used a route around Africa. The Indies were a source of riches for Europeans during those days. The treasures of spices, silks, etc. were greatly valued by Europeans but were extremely difficult to obtain. When Columbus reached the islands that are now known as the West Indies, he believed he had reached Asia and he called the people living there 'Indians'.

In 1492, Columbus _____.

When Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 from Spain, his destination was not America. In fact, he did not even know that the huge American continents existed. His purpose in sailing west was to reach the Indies faster than other ships which used a route around Africa. The Indies were a source of riches for Europeans during those days. The treasures of spices, silks, etc. were greatly valued by Europeans but were extremely difficult to obtain. When Columbus reached the islands that are now known as the West Indies, he believed he had reached Asia and he called the people living there 'Indians'.

Spices, silks and other treasures _____.

When Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 from Spain, his destination was not America. In fact, he did not even know that the huge American continents existed. His purpose in sailing west was to reach the Indies faster than other ships which used a route around Africa. The Indies were a source of riches for Europeans during those days. The treasures of spices, silks, etc. were greatly valued by Europeans but were extremely difficult to obtain. When Columbus reached the islands that are now known as the West Indies, he believed he had reached Asia and he called the people living there 'Indians'.

Columbus believed _____.

In order to make the first clock, man had to first divide the day into hours and minutes. The Babylonians were the first to divide the hour into 60 minutes and the minute into 60 seconds. The Egyptians created shadow clocks which later became sundials. Around 100 B.C., the first hourglass was used. These were usually timed for one hour. The Greeks and Romans later used water clocks which had been developed by the Chinese and were called clepsydras. The first mechanical clocks were developed in Europe in the 1300s. These were improved and in 1656 a Dutchman designed the first pendulum clock, which was more accurate than the other clocks of the time. After World War II, the atomic clock was developed and is still the world's most accurate clock. The quartz crystal clocks and watches that were developed in the 1960s and ’70s are also extremely accurate, second in accuracy to only the atomic clock.

The first clocks _____.

In order to make the first clock, man had to first divide the day into hours and minutes. The Babylonians were the first to divide the hour into 60 minutes and the minute into 60 seconds. The Egyptians created shadow clocks which later became sundials. Around 100 B.C., the first hourglass was used. These were usually timed for one hour. The Greeks and Romans later used water clocks which had been developed by the Chinese and were called clepsydras. The first mechanical clocks were developed in Europe in the 1300s. These were improved and in 1656 a Dutchman designed the first pendulum clock, which was more accurate than the other clocks of the time. After World War II, the atomic clock was developed and is still the world's most accurate clock. The quartz crystal clocks and watches that were developed in the 1960s and ’70s are also extremely accurate, second in accuracy to only the atomic clock.

Today _____.

In order to make the first clock, man had to first divide the day into hours and minutes. The Babylonians were the first to divide the hour into 60 minutes and the minute into 60 seconds. The Egyptians created shadow clocks which later became sundials. Around 100 B.C., the first hourglass was used. These were usually timed for one hour. The Greeks and Romans later used water clocks which had been developed by the Chinese and were called clepsydras. The first mechanical clocks were developed in Europe in the 1300s. These were improved and in 1656 a Dutchman designed the first pendulum clock, which was more accurate than the other clocks of the time. After World War II, the atomic clock was developed and is still the world's most accurate clock. The quartz crystal clocks and watches that were developed in the 1960s and ’70s are also extremely accurate, second in accuracy to only the atomic clock.

The Chinese _____.

On 11 March 1884, in Gören, Balikesir, Ömer Seyfeddin was born. Due to the fact that his father was a military officer who was frequently relocated, Ömer and his mother moved to Istanbul and settled there. The purpose of this separation from his father was to provide an education for Ömer. After his education, he worked as a teacher for a few years and then entered the armed forces. He completed his military service in 1911, but during the Balkan Wars, he was recalled into the army. While fighting, he was captured and imprisoned by the Greeks in 1913. A year later, he returned to Istanbul and worked for a while as the head writer of a major magazine. In 1914, he was appointed as a teacher in Kabataş High School and remained in this position until his death. The attraction of Ömer Seyfeddin's stories stems from his unique style and the fact that he used simple modern Turkish to write his stories. The wide assortment of his story topics was unusual and original for the writers of his day. He was a leader of modern Turkish literature who felt that a simple language style was necessary for writing.

Although his military service was completed in 1911, _____.

On 11 March 1884, in Gören, Balikesir, Ömer Seyfeddin was born. Due to the fact that his father was a military officer who was frequently relocated, Ömer and his mother moved to Istanbul and settled there. The purpose of this separation from his father was to provide an education for Ömer. After his education, he worked as a teacher for a few years and then entered the armed forces. He completed his military service in 1911, but during the Balkan Wars, he was recalled into the army. While fighting, he was captured and imprisoned by the Greeks in 1913. A year later, he returned to Istanbul and worked for a while as the head writer of a major magazine. In 1914, he was appointed as a teacher in Kabataş High School and remained in this position until his death. The attraction of Ömer Seyfeddin's stories stems from his unique style and the fact that he used simple modern Turkish to write his stories. The wide assortment of his story topics was unusual and original for the writers of his day. He was a leader of modern Turkish literature who felt that a simple language style was necessary for writing.

The attraction of his writing style comes from _____.

On 11 March 1884, in Gören, Balikesir, Ömer Seyfeddin was born. Due to the fact that his father was a military officer who was frequently relocated, Ömer and his mother moved to Istanbul and settled there. The purpose of this separation from his father was to provide an education for Ömer. After his education, he worked as a teacher for a few years and then entered the armed forces. He completed his military service in 1911, but during the Balkan Wars, he was recalled into the army. While fighting, he was captured and imprisoned by the Greeks in 1913. A year later, he returned to Istanbul and worked for a while as the head writer of a major magazine. In 1914, he was appointed as a teacher in Kabataş High School and remained in this position until his death. The attraction of Ömer Seyfeddin's stories stems from his unique style and the fact that he used simple modern Turkish to write his stories. The wide assortment of his story topics was unusual and original for the writers of his day. He was a leader of modern Turkish literature who felt that a simple language style was necessary for writing.

Due to his usage of a simple language style, _____.

During the Gulf War, the extent of the development of television and radio news broadcasting was very apparent. The CNN reporter Peter Arnett gave live coverage of the situation present in the capital city of Iraq; Baghdad. The telephone lines which were constantly open and full of minute by minute reportage of the events taking place served as the main means of communication. Although they were not given complete freedom in the use of their television cameras, the scenes that they were able to show the world were viewed with interest and astonishment. The whole world was able to follow the events of the war as they took place, from their living room television sets.

The Gulf War was the first war in which _____.

During the Gulf War, the extent of the development of television and radio news broadcasting was very apparent. The CNN reporter Peter Arnett gave live coverage of the situation present in the capital city of Iraq; Baghdad. The telephone lines which were constantly open and full of minute by minute reportage of the events taking place served as the main means of communication. Although they were not given complete freedom in the use of their television cameras, the scenes that they were able to show the world were viewed with interest and astonishment. The whole world was able to follow the events of the war as they took place, from their living room television sets.

According to the passage, Peter Arnett was _____.

During the Gulf War, the extent of the development of television and radio news broadcasting was very apparent. The CNN reporter Peter Arnett gave live coverage of the situation present in the capital city of Iraq; Baghdad. The telephone lines which were constantly open and full of minute by minute reportage of the events taking place served as the main means of communication. Although they were not given complete freedom in the use of their television cameras, the scenes that they were able to show the world were viewed with interest and astonishment. The whole world was able to follow the events of the war as they took place, from their living room television sets.

According to the passage, telephone lines _____.

The famous film star John Wayne's real name was Marion Michael. Born in Iowa, the USA on 26 May 1907, he died on 11 June 1979 in Los Angeles. John's forty-year film life included over 250 films. As he was seen as a strong, large man who was quiet but mature, his real name, Marion, did not suit his acting career.

John Wayne _____.

The famous film star John Wayne's real name was Marion Michael. Born in Iowa, the USA on 26 May 1907, he died on 11 June 1979 in Los Angeles. John's forty-year film life included over 250 films. As he was seen as a strong, large man who was quiet but mature, his real name, Marion, did not suit his acting career.

His film career _____.

The famous film star John Wayne's real name was Marion Michael. Born in Iowa, the USA on 26 May 1907, he died on 11 June 1979 in Los Angeles. John's forty-year film life included over 250 films. As he was seen as a strong, large man who was quiet but mature, his real name, Marion, did not suit his acting career.

According to the passage, his appearance _____.

Historians today consider Turkey, along with Egypt and the Fertile Crescent, as one of the birthplaces of civilisation. The increased interest in the mountains and plains of Anatolia has led to many archaeological diggings and excavations. These, in turn, have led to increased historical knowledge of the many ancient civilisations that had lived in these lands. Discoveries have dated the first men in Turkey back to Neanderthal man and the fairly recent finds of Çatal Höyük have produced the remains of the earliest known urban society. The remains of this society were located near Konya and are- believed to be 9000 years old. Another recent discovery was the Hattian Culture, believed to have been in existence around 2500 B.C. This group of people lived in central Anatolia. The Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians, Lydians and Lycians flourished in the Anatolian region one after the other for many years to follow. Later periods are better known to historians and show the influence of the Greeks, Persians and Romans. With increased archaeological interest in this area of the world, the importance of Turkey, in terms of being one of the birthplaces of man, is increasing. As investigations continue, who knows how many more previously unknown civilisations will be brought to light.

Turkey is today _____.

Historians today consider Turkey, along with Egypt and the Fertile Crescent, as one of the birthplaces of civilisation. The increased interest in the mountains and plains of Anatolia has led to many archaeological diggings and excavations. These, in turn, have led to increased historical knowledge of the many ancient civilisations that had lived in these lands. Discoveries have dated the first men in Turkey back to Neanderthal man and the fairly recent finds of Çatal Höyük have produced the remains of the earliest known urban society. The remains of this society were located near Konya and are- believed to be 9000 years old. Another recent discovery was the Hattian Culture, believed to have been in existence around 2500 B.C. This group of people lived in central Anatolia. The Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians, Lydians and Lycians flourished in the Anatolian region one after the other for many years to follow. Later periods are better known to historians and show the influence of the Greeks, Persians and Romans. With increased archaeological interest in this area of the world, the importance of Turkey, in terms of being one of the birthplaces of man, is increasing. As investigations continue, who knows how many more previously unknown civilisations will be brought to light.

According to the passage, the Anatolian region _____.

Historians today consider Turkey, along with Egypt and the Fertile Crescent, as one of the birthplaces of civilisation. The increased interest in the mountains and plains of Anatolia has led to many archaeological diggings and excavations. These, in turn, have led to increased historical knowledge of the many ancient civilisations that had lived in these lands. Discoveries have dated the first men in Turkey back to Neanderthal man and the fairly recent finds of Çatal Höyük have produced the remains of the earliest known urban society. The remains of this society were located near Konya and are- believed to be 9000 years old. Another recent discovery was the Hattian Culture, believed to have been in existence around 2500 B.C. This group of people lived in central Anatolia. The Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians, Lydians and Lycians flourished in the Anatolian region one after the other for many years to follow. Later periods are better known to historians and show the influence of the Greeks, Persians and Romans. With increased archaeological interest in this area of the world, the importance of Turkey, in terms of being one of the birthplaces of man, is increasing. As investigations continue, who knows how many more previously unknown civilisations will be brought to light.

Archaeological interest in this area _____.