题目内容
9.Five years ago,David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day."I was a clothes addict(有瘾的人),"he jokes."I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me,so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled(有褶皱的)."Today David wears casual clothes (便装) to the office.He hardly ever wears a necktie."I am working harder than ever."David says,"and I need to feel comfortable."More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work.In the United States,the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual.In the early 1990s,many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday.This became known as"casual Friday"."What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing."said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes?"One reason is that it's easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.""A lot of young people don't want to dress up for work,"says Owen Black,the owner of a software company,"so it's hard to hire people if you have a conservative(保守的) dress code."Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes.In a study conducted by Levi Company,85percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale(心境,士气).Only 4percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity.Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money."Suits are expensive,if you have to wear one every day,"one person said."For the same amount of money,you can buy a lot more casual clothes."
31.David thinks he was"a clothes addict"becauseB.
A.he disliked cheap clothes
B.he always kept his suit neat
C.he often cleaned his office
D.he spent a little on clothes
32.Why does David Smith wear casual clothes now?A
A.He feels at ease.
B.He looks handsome.
C.He went to a new company.
D.He can't afford expensive suits.
33.What can we learn from the text?C
A.Casual clothes can impress others.
B.People fought for"Casual Friday".
C."Casual Friday"used to be popular.
D."Casual Friday"was given as a prize.
34.What is the advantage of casual office wear?D
A.Making workers more easygoing.
B.Making workers more attractive.
C.Improving workers ability.
D.Saving workers'money.
35.Which does Owen Black probably agree to?C
A.Comfortable clothes are cheap.
B.Nobody like conservative clothes.
C.Young people like casual clothes.
D.U.S.employers like casual office wear.
分析 从20世纪90年代起,美国许多公司开始允许员工星期五可以不统一着装上班.现在越来越多的公司许可领员工穿便装上班了,这对调节他们的心情,调动其工作热情有一定的作用.
解答 31.B.细节理解题.根据第一段I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me,so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled(有褶皱的)以及He hardly ever wears a necktie 大卫自嘲以前是服装爱好者,衣服一起皱,他就得换上备穿的服装,他想保持衣服整齐干净,故选B.32.A.语义理解题.从第 1 段最后一句话"I'm working harder than ever,"David says,"and I need to feel comfortable."可知,他需要舒适,舒服,而休闲装会让人感觉轻便,故选A.
33.C.细节判断题.根据第二段中的 In the early 1990s,many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday.This became known as"casual Friday"."What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing. 可知在20世纪90年代的时候,许多公司允许员工在周五的时候穿休闲装,该行为风行一时.故选C.
34.D.细节判断题.根据最后一段的最后 1 句Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money."Suits are expensive,if you have to wear one every day,"one person said."For the same amount of money,you can buy a lot more casual clothes."可以做出正确判断,答案为D.
35.C.推断题.根据第三段"One reason is that it's easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.""A lot of young people don't want to dress up for work,"says Owen Black,the owner of a software company,"so it's hard to hire people if you have a conservative(保守的) dress code.得知,Owen Black 觉得,年轻人不喜欢进穿正装的公司,因此他们是喜欢穿休闲服的,故选C.
点评 本文是一篇人物故事类阅读理解,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
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