According to the passage, different cultures "celebrate or stigmatize" physical differences in different ways. In not more than hundred words of your own, explain these ways.

Here are the answers to questions 45-50 and Section B based on the passage:

45. The phrase "I feel happy, confident and safe" is a series of three adjectives, which constitutes a list. A) A list

46. The statement "Her day was ruined" describes a past event as a definite occurrence, making it a declaration of fact. C) Statement of fact

47. The passage is told in the first person, sharing the narrator's inner thoughts, feelings, and personal journey of self-acceptance. This makes the style thoughtful and personal. B) Thoughtful and personal

48. If "she didn't impress anyone," it means she failed to make a significant positive impact or stand out. This implies that no one took particular notice of her in an admiring way. A) No one noticed her

49. The phrase "I watched her walk away" indicates the conclusion of the person's presence or the interaction, signifying that the moment was over. C) The moment was over

50. The passage describes the narrator's personal struggle and eventual journey to self-acceptance, aiming for the reader to empathize and comprehend her experience and the underlying message. While not explicitly funny, the primary effect is to foster understanding. B) Funny and understanding

SECTION B

The passage illustrates how physical differences, specifically the narrator's height, can be stigmatized within a community. The narrator initially felt "very sad" and tried to "be like everyone else," indicating societal pressure to conform to a perceived norm. Her experiences with the beautician and finding clothes highlight practical difficulties and the challenge of fitting in. This shows a cultural context where uniqueness is not celebrated but rather seen as a "problem" to be overcome or hidden, leading to self-consciousness and attempts at imitation rather than acceptance. The passage does not provide examples of cultures celebrating physical differences.