What sells best in a department store? Books? Of course not. Shoes? No. Then what about clothes? Not exactly. Believe it or not, makeup sells best.
We all know most makeup is quite expensive and some of it is a little too expensive. But why do women spend so much money on it? Why do they care so much about how they look? The reason is simple. They want to be attractive. Being attractive makes them more confident. Another reason has something to do with men. Almost all men like pretty women. They like to make friends with them. They like to talk with them, and they enjoy watching them. All men agree that being with attractive women makes them very happy. Many men care a lot about how their girlfriends look. Some men probably care too much. That's why women try their best to make themselves look prettier. So, it is not difficult to understand why makeup sells best in department stores.
1.Selling which of the following helps the department store make the most money?
A. Shoes.
B. Books.
C. Clothes.
D. Makeup.
2.Who cares about how women look?
A. Only men.
B. Only women.
C. Both men and women.
D. Neither men nor women.
3.Why do women spend so much money on makeup?
A. They are richer.
B. They make more money then men.
C. They want to make more friends.
D. They think makeup helps them look better.
4.What do men enjoy doing?
A. Making friends with pretty women.
B. Talking with pretty women.
C. Being with pretty women.
D. All of the above.
5.Which statement about makeup is true?
A. It is only available in department stores.
B. It makes women more confident.
C. It is on sale all year round.
D. It is more popular with pretty women.