--Clothes fashion has changed ______ .A.in the centuriesB.during the centuriesC.over the c
--Clothes fashion has changed ______ .
A.in the centuries
B.during the centuries
C.over the centuries
D.from the centuries
--Clothes fashion has changed ______ .
A.in the centuries
B.during the centuries
C.over the centuries
D.from the centuries
第1题
It can be inferred from the text that ______.
A.the Ancient Greeks had the most developed sense of fashion
B.fashion is about more than just clothes
C.many people fail to recognize the value of fashion
D.humans have had a sense of fashion since the dawn of civilization
第2题
What does the woman think of the man's choice of clothes?
A.He doesn't know much about fashion.
B.He has good fashion sense.
C.He doesn't need any fashion tips.
D.He should spend more money on his clothes.
第3题
It can be inferred from the text that ______.
A.the Ancient Greeks bad the most developed sense of fashion
B.fashion is about more than just clothes
C.many people fail to recognize the value of fashion
D.humans have had a sense of fashion since the dawn of civilization
第4题
A.Impressive. It’s a good way to show off women’s sense of style. and wealth.
B.It was cool. The clothes are more beautiful than the people wearing them.
C.Nothing serious. It’s only a show to attract the eyes of fashion fans.
D.It was dumb. I think it’s stupid for women to wear clothes like that.
第5题
Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; necklines are lowered or raised, and so on.
No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability (耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any a mount of discomfort, as long as they look fight. There can hardly be a man who hasn't at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes.
When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be treated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and feasibility? That's for you to decide.
Designers and big stores always make money ______.
A.by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry
B.because they are capable of predicting new fashions
C.by constantly changing the fashion in women's clothing
D.because they attach great importance to quality in women's clothing
第6题
(30)
A.By making comfortable clothes.
B.By predicting new fashion.
C.By constantly changing the fashions.
D.By improving the quality of the clothes.
第7题
&8226;Read the article below about people who buy clothes as an investment.
&8226;For each question (31-40), write one word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.
The Rag Trade
There is one kind of clothes shopper whose selections never leave the bag they come in. They know exactly what they want and they go in and get it, often buying in bulk, and often with little regard for (31) this latest fashion even fits them. These are the fashion investors, and they are out to make money. Once, the only way to profit from fashion as a collectable item was to buy rare, vintage or antique garments (32) mint condition - an expensive business and still (33) which offers relatively risky returns. The modern way has collectors buying more mainstream fashion items that are in the shops now, in (34) knowledge that they will appreciate consider- ably over just a (35) years. The returns on fashion investments are not always massive, although estimates of a four hundred per cent return are (36) uncommon. Certainly they are considerably better than the return offered by a high interest savings account and, (37) those who are experts, better than the stock market. The knowledge necessary for fashion investing means investors invariably work in the fashion industry. They often know (38) is going to catch on before the fashion press does and they know where and through whom products can be bought. They can spot what is disposable high fashion now but will (39) on to become a classic of its time in years to come, worth far more than they laid (40) for it originally.
(31)
第8题
In the text the sentence "Savage was living from hand to mouth" means "______".
A.Savage had clothes to wear and food to eat
B.Savage had no money to buy clothes and food
C.Savage was very poor and iii
D.Savage was too poor to live on
第9题
Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.
If women are mercilessly exploited year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion. When you come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe(衣柜) packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.
Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; necklines are lowered or raised, and so on.
No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability(耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn't at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes.
When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.
36. Designers and big stores always make money .
A) by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry
B) because they are capable of predicting new fashions
C) by constantly changing the fashions in women's clothing
D) because they attach great importance to quality in women's clothing
37. To the writer, the fact that women alter their old-fashioned dresses is seen as .
A) a waste of money B) a waste of time
C) an expression of taste D) an expression of creativity
38. The writer would be less critical if fashion designers placed more stress on the of clothing.
A) cost B) appearance
C) comfort D) suitability
39. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women.
B) The constant changes in women's clothing reflect their strength of character.
C) The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.
D) Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed by women.
40. By saying "the conclusions to be drawn are obvious" (Lines 1-2, Para. 4) the writer means that .
A) women's inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed at
B) women are better able to put up with discomfort
C) men are also exploited greatly by fashion designers
D) men are more stable and reliable in character
第10题
A.Yes, I think it"s foolish to go shopping so often.
B.I agree. And the fashion industry hardly contributes anything really important to society.
C.Maybe. But I don"t think it"s any of your business.
D.Right, especially when the styles change so often.