Question

In order to show that showering isn’t a big deal, an American hasn’t taken a shower for 12 years. Instead, he sprays (喷洒) himself with something special that is said to have kept him clean over the years.

Dave Whitlock, a chemical engineer, thinks no fact can show that bathing is a healthy practice. “I haven’t taken a shower for 12 years, ” he says. “In fact, the chemical (化学物) in our soap have killed all the friendly bacteria (细菌) that live on our skin when we use it. ”

For a long time, many people haven’t realized skin bacteria are important and helpful to the body. Although Whitlock isn’t a biologist (生物学家), he has tried his best to invent a kind of spray called “Mother Dirt” with friendly bacteria. According to Whitlock, the bacteria in the spray can take in something dirty on our skin and produce a kind of chemical which is good for our body.

Now the spray is being produced in a company which Whitlock has helped to set up. The spray has no smell and feels just like water. It can be sprayed all over the skin twice a day to avoid showering. And for those who really enjoy showering, the company is planning to develop a kind of special shower gel (沐浴露) with friendly bacteria.

1.Why hasn’t Whitlock taken a shower for 12 years?

A. Because he hates showering.

B. Because he wants to prove his idea.

C. Because there aren’t any friendly bacteria on his skin.

D. Because he is too busy with his work.

2.Which is TRUE about the spray that was invented by Whitlock?

A. It can help to keep the skin clean and healthy.

B. It can help the skin produce more friendly bacteria.

C. It smells better than shower gel we use.

D. There are not any chemicals in it.

3.What can we know about Dave Whitlock?

A. He is an American biologist.

B. He thinks showering is important.

C. He always uses some soap to wash himself.

D. He’s trying to make people learn a lot about showering.

4.What can we know from the passage?

A. Whitlock suggests that we should take showers often.

B. Almost everyone knows the importance of skin bacteria.

C. Using soap often is harmful to our skin’s health.

D. The spray Whitlock invented is becoming more and more popular.

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. The use of friendly bacteria. B. A strange American biologist.

C. No showering for 12 years. D. The importance of cleaning the skin.

Answer 1