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    Ortansa Pascariu is a 66-year-old woman from Romania. She made a very unusual vest (背心) with her own hair! She said that collecting fallen hair is a tradition in her hometown. It’s said that women should never throw away their hair if they want to keep their beauty and good luck.

    She said, “I started collecting my hair when I was 40 and by the age of 60 I got one kilo. That was enough for a vest.”

    Ortansa explained that she only saved the hair that had fallen out as she combed (梳) it. And she completed the vest in only one week. She didn’t wear it. After keeping it for about five years she gave it away to the local museum.

    Ortansa’s husband Vasile said, “I’m very proud of what she has done. I’ve touched it and it’s like some kind of soft wool.”

    1.Where is Ortansa Pascariu from?

    __________________________________________

    2.Why should women never throw away their hair in Ortansa Pascariu’s hometown?

    __________________________________________

    3.How long did it take Ortansa Pascariu to collect the hair for the vest?

    __________________________________________

    4.What did Ortansa Pascariu do with the vest after keeping it for about five years?

    __________________________________________

    5.How did Ortansa Pascariu’s husband feel about her special vest?

    __________________________________________

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