III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.
Does what we wear matter?
In spite of there (11) ……………… some truth in the expression ‘Never judge a book by its cover’, which reminds us that appearances can be deceptive, there (12) ………. to be far more truth in the expression ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’. There are plenty (13) ………… examples of people who have insisted (14) …………… expressing their individuality through their clothing and have suffered for it.
If you are going to wear outrageous clothes, you’ve got to be prepared (15) ……………. the reaction of others. That reaction may not be positive. You may be stared (16) ………….. , criticized (17) …………….. wearing something unusual, or even insulted. On the other hand, you may be complimented (18) …………………. your style. Location and situation are very important. At a job interview, for (19) ………….. , you should probably be more anxious (20) …………… please your potential employers than interested in showing off the latest fashions.
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11. Being
12. Seems
13. Of
14. On
15. For
16. At
17. For
18. On
19. Example
20. To