English reading passages (for dtm test takers)

4. According to the passage, all statements are FALSE, EXCEPT ...
A) All cosmetics are harmful to anybody who uses them.
B) Twenty five percent of women had nasal pain after using certain soaps.
C) Nail polishes, soaps, and deodorants have more allergic reactions.
D) Eight percent of women damaged lips


Read the text and answer the questions according to it.

All around the world, it seems to be true that people prefer mystery explanations to simple explanations. If someone is killed in a car crash, for example many people say it was caused by fate, rather than by poor driving or bad road conditions. In many countries, a moneymaking business has developed around the subject of astrology. Astrologers want us to believe that our characters are formed as soon as we are born, according to the particular zodiac sign we are born under. Many people prefer to believe this than to read the scientific explanations of the development of human character and personality put forward by psychologists and doctors. Hence, in many popular magazines and women’s journals, we find a page such as “ You and Your Stars”. And in some countries, you can even ask “ an astrology expert” questions about your future.

5. According to the passage, people worldwide ....
A) have to drive in poor road conditions
B) tend to be more sensitive to mystery explanations
C) have the same characteristics according to the zodiac
D) consult astrologers before making any plans
6. The subject o f astrology ....
A) is based on the work of scientists and psychologists
B) brings in a lot of money for people in many countries
C) is used by many doctors when looking for diagnoses
D) can only be understood by zoology experts
7. According to astrologers, ....
A) the zodiac sign under which a person is born determines one’s character from birth
B) a business can be extremely moneymaking if it is set up only with their advice
C) it doesn’t matter whether you are a good or bad driver because you can’t control fate
D) women are more likely to follow their horoscopes than men in many countries of the world