(A) The blood group system was developed by an Austrian scientist in 1900, and in 1927, Takeji Furukawa, a professor at Tokyo Women's Teacher's School, suggested that personality types and blood groups must be related. He backed it with his own observations, and the theory quickly spread in Japan and beyond. While it wasn't a big hit in the Western world, it is taken very seriously in Japan and some other Asian countries. In fact, there have been cases of discrimination based on blood group in workplaces and schools. The Japanese even have a special term for this type of discrimination—bura hara, or blood type harassment. Here is what this theory suggests.
Blood Type A Personality
These are kind and compassionate individuals who put others' interests and needs before their own. While they may seem calm on the outside, they often suffer from inner anxiety. People with blood type A personality are excellent listeners and make good friends. Although they get along with others quite well, it is often achieved at the expense of their own happiness. To be liked by others, they bottle up their emotions, which takes its toll on their nervous system. It is beneficial for them to take time alone and rest well. The best jobs for this personality type are those that don't require much contact with other people, such as programmers, accountants, or librarians.
Blood Type B Personality
(B) Outgoing and friendly, this type is a people person. Unlike type A, type B doesn't do that at the expense of their own feelings; it comes to them naturally, without any effort. Contact with people doesn't wear them out, and they do great as leaders or in any type of job that requires dealing with people. Type B is highly adaptable; they can understand people well. They are into body language and other methods of deciphering others. People with blood type B personality rely on their intuition and trust themselves. Speaking of discrimination, Korean women consider men with blood type B personality unsuitable for marriage due to their playful and flirty disposition.
Blood Type AB Personality
Freedom-loving ABs are strong and rational people. They don't worry about little things and can usually assess their life challenges without emotions getting in the way. Despite their love for freedom and independent thinking, they don't have issues when it comes to relationships and are quite popular.
Blood Type O Personality
This type is described as responsible, practical, rule-conscious, and organized. They make excellent leaders, and their determination helps them achieve their goals. While they are usually liked by other people, they are somewhat loners and need a lot of time alone. Typically, type O individuals are physically strong and can find success in sports.
1. Which of the following is said about the idea that blood types and personalities are related?
2. What does the word “it” in paragraph (A) refer to?
3. What is learnt about blood type A personality?
4. Which blood type personality is intuitive and self-confident?
5. Which blood type personality does not let emotion affect their assessment?
6. What is shared between blood type A personality and blood type B personality?
7. What can the word “deciphering” in paragraph (B) be best replaced by?
8. Which of the following sentences defines an unfamiliar term?
9. What is NOT true about blood type O personality?
10. Which of the following can serve best as the title of this passage?