Cosmetics Cosmetics have been used for thousands of years to improve the appearances of people and also to help them keep 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.

1.Cosmetics have been _____

made of synthetic fibers since ancient times.

found in jars in museums.

used for the body only in modem times.

for ceremonies.

used by people since ancient times

2.Cosmetics do not only make people look good but also _____.

help maintain health in our society.

established the social rank of people.

help maintain an appearance of health.

can be used in place of vegetable oils.

are placed in museums.

3.Egyptians used jars and bottles _____.

to hold both synthetic materials and vegetables.

to give primitive tribes cosmetics to try out.

to place into their museums.

for both decoration and to hold theircosmotics