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More and more people around the world are getting tattoos (纹身). In the United States a large number ...
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More and more people around the world are getting tattoos (纹身). In the United States a large number of people aged 25 to 40 get tattoos. A third of all Americans between 18 and 25 have a tattoo. In Britain a fifth of all adults are tattooed. Tattooing has become an important industry as well. Today, there are more than 50,000 tattoo artists in the US alone.
Even famous people such as Angelina Jolie and David Beckham have some kind of tattoo on their bodies. According to researchers many people tattoo themselves as a sign of individuality (个性). They want to express themselves and show others who they are. Other forms of body art are also on the rise.
Today, tattoos are widely accepted in society. That hasn’t always been the case. Tattoos used to be connected with criminals (罪犯), lower class people or certain groups like sailors and motorcycle gangs. While tattooing was once only for men, more and more women are now getting tattoos.
Tattooing goes way back in history. In many parts of the world, people used tattoos for different purposes. The ancient Romans tattooed their slaves. Native Americans tattooed themselves as a sign of bravery. N Nazi Germany Jews were marked with a number to tell who they were.
Not only has tattooing itself become a big industry, but removing them is also on the increase. Many people just don’t realize that a tattoo lasts forever and at some time in their lives they may want to get rid of it. The cost of tattooing yourself usually depends on how large the tattoo is or how complex (复杂的) it is. Prices are usually from a hundred to over a thousand dollars.
1.What can you learn from the first paragraph?
A.Tattoos are now very popular.
B.Many tattoo artists are moving to America.
C.It is against the law to get tattoos in Britain.
D.Young adults around the world have a preference for tattoos.
2.What might be Angelina Jolie’s attitude towards tattooing?
A.She is worried about it. B.She thinks little of it.
C.She is interested in it. D.She has no idea of it.
3.According to the fourth paragraph, tattooing __________.
A.is still not accepted by women B.has a long history
C.is not good for our health D.usually costs a lot of money
4.It seems that the business of tattooing will __________.
A.Slow down B.disappear soon
C.become very hard D.continue growing
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