Many believe high heels make women look good, but all comes at a cost.<br />Wearing heels over 10 centimeters can damage your ankles. A study suggests that continuous<br />wearing exposes women to the risk of strains and makes them lose their balance. A total of 40 women<br />who wear high heels at least three times a week took part in the study. The strength of their ankles<br />was measured regularly and two of the four main muscles became dominant after a period of<br />between one and three years. It created an imbalance in their feet. Experts say the habit<br />of wearing heels can result in back pain and unhealthy walking patterns. He recommends women<br />limit the use of these kinds of shoes and exercise their ankle muscles properly.<br />High heels are considered to be a symbol of women's fashion, but ironically they started with men's<br />feet. These shoes could be seen on the feet of 17th century soldiers. Elizabeth Semelhak of a shoe<br />museum in Toronto says, when the soldier stood up, the heel helped him to secure his standing<br />position so that he could shoot his bow and arrow more effectively. Believe it or not, high heels were<br />used by the emperors of Europe. These shoes were status symbols. Many people believe high heels<br />make women look good, but all comes at a cost. Wearing heels over 10 centimeters can damage<br />your ankles. A study suggests that continuous wearing exposes women to the risk of strains<br />and makes them lose their balance. A total of 40 women who wear high heels at least three times a<br />week took part in the study. The strength of their ankles was measured regularly and two of the four<br />main muscles became dominant after a period of between one and three years. It created an<br />imbalance in their feet. Experts say the habit of wearing heels can result in back pain and unhealthy<br />walking patterns. He recommends women limit the use of these kind of shoes and exercise their ankle<br />muscles properly. High heels are considered to be a symbol of women's fashion, but ironically,<br />they started with men's feet. These shoes could be seen on the feet of 17th century soldiers.<br />Elizabeth Semelhak of a shoe museum in Toronto says, when the soldier stood up, the heel helped<br />him to secure his standing position so that he could shoot his bow and arrow more effectively.<br />Believe it or not, high heels were used by the emperors of Europe. These shoes were status symbols.<br />Questions. Which of the following conclusions of the research is not true?<br />What is experts advice for women who like wearing high heels?<br />Why did soldiers wear high heels in the 17th century?
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Which of the following conclusions of the research is not true?
A . Wearing high heels can improve women's balance.B . Wearing high heels exposes women to strains.C . Wearing high heels can result in back pain.D . Wearing high heels can lead to unhealthy walking patterns.
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What is experts' advice for women who like wearing high heels?
A . They should choose proper heels.B . They should exercise their ankle muscles properly.C . They should measure the strength of their ankles frequently.D . They should give up the habit of wearing high heels.
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Why did soldiers wear high heels in the 17th century?
A . Because they thought it was fashionable.B . Because it was a symbol of status.C . Because it could help them to shoot their bow and arrow more effectively.D . Because it was required by European emperors.
