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After decades of skimpy（小而暴露的）skirts and sleeveless tops on game days, some schools in the US are saying cheerleader uniforms will have to meet stricter dress codes when they are worn in class.
In Lake County, Florida, cheerleaders with uniforms too skimpy for the code are being asked to wear long shorts or trousers under their skirts and a T-shirt under the sleeveless tops , according to a district memo. Principals at two of Lake’s eight high schools—Leesburg and Lake Minneola—are not allowing the outfits in school at all.
Michelle Thomas, a cheerleader at Leesburg High School, was disappointed when she learned she couldn’t wear her outfit to school on game days.
“It shows that we’re a team just like all the other sports.” She said.
But the school administrators didn’t agree. “During the educational portion of the day, they have to meet the dress code just like every other student,” said school board chairwoman Debbie Stivender, who ordered the staff to bring the outfits into line with the dress code.
Bare midriffs(露腰装) are banned across the state by the Florida High School Athletic Association, but no state rules mention cheerleader miniskirts. Sheila Noone, a spokeswoman for cheerleading uniform company Varsity Brands, says the outfits haven’t become more revealing over the last 10 years. She says that the short skirts are designed to help the girls jump and kick.
“Cheerleading is athletic,” Noone said. “There’s a lot of jumping so you won’t want a knee-length skirt that might hamper a toe touch.”
Most cheerleaders were sad to hear the news, but say they’ll follow the rules. Even male cheerleaders, whose pants and tops meet dress codes, chose not to wear their outfits to show unity.
“I understand, because they are kind of short,” said Holly Bishop,14, a Lake Minneola High School cheerleader, about her miniskirt. “It would’ve been really, really cool to wear them to school.”
66. According to the new dress codes for cheerleaders in some American schools,_________.
A. bare midriffs are banned
B. cheerleading miniskirts are banned
C. cheerleader uniforms have switched from skirts to trousers
D. cheerleaders have to make their uniforms less revealing.
67. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A. School administrators believe cheerleader uniforms do not match school dress codes.
B. Most cheerleaders show understanding of the new dress codes.
C. Sheila Noone believes that cheerleading miniskirts are not revealing.
D. School administrators don’t take cheerleading seriously.
68.Some cheerleaders are not happy about the news because_______.
A. they hate the dress codes that other sports have
B. they consider their uniforms special and cool
C. they want to wear revealing clothes
D. they will have to buy new uniforms
69. What is the main point of the article?
A. Stricter dress codes for cheerleaders meet opposition.
B. Positive reactions to stricter dress codes for cheerleaders
C. American schools encourage unity in dress codes.
D. Changes in dress codes for cheerleaders in American high schools.
70. What does the underlined word “hamper” in paragraph 7 mean?
A. protect B. miss C. prevent D. help
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| On the first day of my school life in the USA, I showed a great interest in my marketing class. My teacher, Mrs. King, suggested I 1 a national marketing club called DECA 2 many students with talent and interest in business. 3 I did. The first 4 was to raise money for marketing activities and competitions later in the year by selling Gold Canyon Candles. Mrs. King said the money was 5 in a week and that 40 percent of the income would go into my personal account. At first I tried to sell some candles to my host mom. She said that if I could show 6 and do a wonderful sales presentation, she would 7 buy some. I started my presentation with a firm handshake. Then I introduced all the different kinds of candles and the special sales I could offer and 8 her that our candles were the best choice for gifts and home decorations. Finally she bought three candles. Greatly 9 I decided to sell my candles around the neighborhood. On Saturday morning, with great 10 , I knocked at the door of my first 11 buyer. "I'm a student at Skyline High School and we are raising money for DECA, I'm trying to sell …" "Not today, sorry," the man 12 me and shut the door. Embarrassed, I walked away and encouraged myself that the 13 thing that might happen was being refused like that again. I couldn't even count how many times I was 14 with reasons like "Not today","I don't have any 15 money right now" or "I just bought some". 16 , I had to continue with the day. Finally, a woman kindly bought nearly $60 worth of candles. I couldn't even hide my 17 and said,"Thank you very much" to her with a bow. After a 18 hard work, I turned in $408 worth of sales of candles, which gave me $163 in my own account. I was surprised to 19 I was the second highest seller in all classes. It was my first time working as a sales person. This experience let me know that worrying about difficulties was only wasting my time and a(an) 20 in my way to success. | ||||
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