Many people are afraid of going to the dentist. There are a number of reasons for
this fear. One reason is that the patient cannot see what the dentist is doing. Another
reason is that the patient, who is lying back, may feel very helpless. People also may be
influenced by the general belief that dentists cause pain and are therefore scary. And
finally, many people
a. like seeing the dentist's shiny instruments.
b. do not like to brush their teeth very often.
c. are afraid of going to the doctor as well.
d. are afraid of the dentist's instruments.
The Japanese love to eat raw fish. Dishes of uncooked fish, called sushi or sashimi,
are prepared at most Japanese restaurants. Japanese cooks use many kinds of fish or
shellfish for these dishes. Whatever kind of fish they use, however, it must always be
very fresh. To prove that a fish is fresh, some restaurants will show the fish to customers
a. and then cook it on a grill.
b. when it is still alive.
c. when it has been cooked.
d. after they have eaten