Jeans were invented a little over a
century ago and are currently the world’s most popular, versatile garment,
crossing boundaries of class, age and nationality. From their origins as pure
workwear, they have spread through every level of the fashion spectrum, and are
embraced internationally for their unmatched comfort and appeal.
In the mid 1940s, the Second World War came to an end, and denim blue
jeans, previously worn almost exclusively as workwear, gained a new status in
the U. S. and Europe. Rugged but relaxed, they stood for freedom and a bright
future. Sported by both men and women, by returning GI’s and sharp teenagers,
they seemed as clean and strong as the people who chose to wear them. In Europe,
surplus Levi’s were left behind by American armed forces and were available in
limited supplies. It was the European A. they made the wearer look clean and tough B. they were comfortable and looked friendly C. they were the outward symbol of the mainstream society D. they stood for freedom and a strong character
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Jeans were invented a little over a
century ago and are currently the world’s most popular, versatile garment,
crossing boundaries of class, age and nationality. From their origins as pure
workwear, they have spread through every level of the fashion spectrum, and are
embraced internationally for their unmatched comfort and appeal.
In the mid 1940s, the Second World War came to an end, and denim blue
jeans, previously worn almost exclusively as workwear, gained a new status in
the U. S. and Europe. Rugged but relaxed, they stood for freedom and a bright
future. Sported by both men and women, by returning GI’s and sharp teenagers,
they seemed as clean and strong as the people who chose to wear them. In Europe,
surplus Levi’s were left behind by American armed forces and were available in
limited supplies. It was the European A. soldiers B. workmen C. teenagers D. cowboys
[单项选择]By the mid-sixties, blue jeans were an essential part of the wardrobe of those with a commitment to social struggle. In the American Deep South, black farmers and grandchildren of slaves still segregated from whites, continued to wear jeans in their mid-nineteenth-century sense; but now they were joined by college students-black and white-in a battle to overturn deeply embedded race hatred. The clothes of the workers became a sacred bond between them. The clothing of toil came to signify the dignity of struggle. In the student rebellion and the antiwar movement that followed, blue jeans and work shirts provided a contrast to the uniforms of the dominant culture. Jeans were the opposite of high fashion, the opposite of the suit or military uniform. With the rise of the women’s movement in the late 1960s, the political significance of dress became increasingly explicit; Rejecting orthodox sex roles, blue jeans were a woman’s weapon against uncomfortable popular fashions and the A. a commitment to social struggle B. a struggle for segregation C. the dignity of struggle D. military uniform
[单项选择]The little girls were (commended) for their wonderful dance presentation. A. pleased B. respected C. praised D. recommended
[单项选择]Mrs. Hnatiuk’s five little girls were still in elementary school and, ______, she did not come into frequent contact with high school students. A. comparatively B. admittedly C. consequently D. particularly
[单项选择]Until recently, women in advertisements were one of three things—an apron, a glamorous dress or a frown. Although that is now changing, many women still feel angry enough to deface offending advertisements with stickers protesting, "This ad degrades women." Why does this sort of advertising exist How can advertisers and ad agencies produce, sometimes, after months of research, advertising that offends the consumer The Advertising Standards Authority (the body which deals with complaints about print media) is carrying out a research into how women feel about the way they are portrayed in advertisements. Its conclusions are likely to be what the advertising industry already knows: although women are often irritated by the way they are seen in ads, few feel strongly enough to complain. Women are not the only victims of poor and boring stereotypes—in many TV commercials men are seen either as useless, childish oafs who are unable to perform the simplest household tasks, or as inc A. change women’s opinions of themselves. B. show any understanding of women’s feelings. C. persuade the public to buy certain products. D. meet the needs of the advertising industry.
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