By Ajarn Helen Jandamit
Photos courtesy of Bangkok Post
University Tips is here to help you prepare for the English exams and tests that are coming your way. It gives you practise answering questions similar to those you may have at school and also on the University Entrance Examination.
Read the following story by Napamon Roongwitoo from the Bangkok Post. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Most schools in Thailand have strict rules about hair, which is good because you don’t need to come up with new ideas every day, and bad because it’s rather boring. Summer vacation is the perfect time to have fun with your hair. These adorable hairstyles from Central Kids Runway 2015 add a fresh twist to a total look.
One-sided braid
Many schools have a mandatory rule that girls have two braids. But be rebellious by having just one, and letting the other side of the hair flow naturally. This hairdo is great for young girls and adults, as it doesn’t look too girly.
Bun and headband
Buns aren’t just for grannies and flight attendants. Youngsters can sport them and avoid looking too grown up by adding an amusing headband. What’s great about this hairdo is that it stays in shape, day and night. Want to be extra chic? Get a headband that matches your outfit.
Tousled double buns
While this hairdo might remind you of Chun Li from the Street Fighter video game, don’t assume that it’s obsolete. Miley Cyrus wore a double bun to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, as did Gwen Stefani, Rita Ora and Vanessa Hudgens. This adorable hairdo is more interesting when it’s a bit messy and tousled.
High double-sided ponytails
Double-sided ponytails look good on any girl, as they give off a sense of innocence and girlishness. For adults, however, it looks better if ponytails are not sticking out by the ears, which can make you look more like a bicycle with handlebars. Keep the ponytails towards the back, about two inches from your ears. Curl the ends for added glamour.
Exercises
Section 1
Read the story and answer the following multiple-choice questions.
1. What is good about Thai schools having strict rules about hair?
a. Students don’t need to make changes to their hairstyle every day.
b. Strict rules are rather boring.
c. Strict rules add a fresh twist to a total look.
2. Where were these hairdos recently shown?
a. At the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
b. At Central Kids Runway 2015.
c. In most schools in Thailand.
3. According to the author, who do most people expect to see wearing their hair in a bun?
a. Flight attendants.
b. Grannies and flight attendants.
c. Youngsters.
4. According to the author, what can make you look like a bicycle with handlebars?
a. High double-sided ponytails near your ears.
b. High double-sided ponytails set towards the back.
c. The MTV Video Music Awards.
5. What do many schools say about students having braids?
a. Girls must have two braids.
b. Braids are not allowed.
c. Girls are allowed to have a one-sided braid.
6. Which hairdo might remind you of Chun Li from the Street Fighter video game?
a. Bun and headband.
b. High double-sided ponytails.
c. Tousled double buns.
7. Which of the following women did not wear a double bun to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards?
a. Gwen Stefani.
b. Vanessa Hudgens.
c. Chun Li.
8. How can you make the high double-sided ponytail look more glamorous?
a. You can add an amusing headband.
b. You can curl the end of the ponytails.
c. You can let the hair flow naturally.
Section 2
Read the story and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
9. Many schools require girls to have two braids.
………………………
10. Double-sided ponytails give a sense of innocence and girlishness.
………………………
11. The story is originally from Post Today.
………………………
12. Tousled double buns may remind you of the Chun Li character from the Ninja Turtles video game.
………………………
Section 3
Fill in the blanks in the following passage with the correct words from the choices given.
Ponytails are one of the most …..13….. hairdos because they’re so easy and get all …..14….. hair out of the way — perfect for this …..15….. and sticky weather. Break the boredom of an …..16….. ponytail by sweeping the hair to one side …..17….. curling the ends.
13.
a. practical
b. practice
c. practicing
14.
a. those
b. them
c. that
15.
a. heat
b. heating
c. hot
16.
a. ordinary
b. usual
c. routine
17.
a. next
b. and
c. besides
Section 4
Read each of the following sentences and underline the grammatically correct words in each from the choices given.
18. Did she had/have/having a new hairdo?
19. Some schools in Thailand have very strict rules along/around/about hairstyles.
20. This hairdo is great for both young girls and adults, and it doesn’t look too/to/two girly.
Section 5
Find vocabulary words in the story that are synonyms of the following words.
21. loveable ………………….
22. bike ………………….
23. ideal ………………….
24. dull ………………….
Vocabulary
- rebellious (adj): unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc.
obsolete (adj): no longer used because something new has been invented
tousled (adj): untidy hair
ponytail (n): a bunch of hair tied at the back of the head so that it hangs like a horse’s tail
