五 、 閱 讀 測 驗  第 35 至 38 題為題組          Standing proud in the savannah with their red blankets and painted shields, the Maasai people are oneof the widely known symbols of East Africa. Their unique style, as remarked by Karen Blixen, author ofOut of Africa, “has grown from the inside, and is an expression of the race and its history.”         The Maasai are a semi-nomadic group in Kenya and northern Tanzania, wandering in bands and livingalmost entirely on the meat, blood, and milk of their herds. Over the years, the fearless tribesmen havestood strong against slavery, and resisted the urging of the Kenyan and Tanzanian governments to adopt amore modern lifestyle. In fact, they are one of the few tribes that have retained most of their traditions. Upuntil recently, the only way for a Maasai boy to achieve warrior status was to single-handedly kill a lionwith his spear.
        Maasai clothing varies with age, gender, and place. The most recognizable piece of clothing is theshúkà, a sheet of fabric worn wrapped around the body. Red is a popular color, and women generally optfor checked, striped, or patterned pieces of cloth. Young men wear black for several months after theircircumcision, a ritual signifying their coming of age. A Maasai warrior is rarely seen without his spear andshield. In Blixen’s words, “their weapons and finery are as much a part of their being as are a stag’s antlers”(a male deer’s horns).
        Beadwork is an important part of Maasai culture. Beaded jewelry is made by women, and is famousfor its complexity. Natural materials such as clay, shells, and ivory were used before trading with theEuropeans in the 19th century. They were then replaced by colorful glass beads, allowing for more detailedbeadwork and color patterns. Multicolored beadwork is popular among both men and women. Each colorholds a special meaning: White stands for peace, green for land and production, while red—the mostfavored color among the Maasai—is the symbol of unity and bravery.
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35. Which of the following pictures best represents the image of a typical Maasai warrior?
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