These days, most people in Britain and the US do not wear very formal(正式的)clothes. But sometimes it is important to wear the right thing.

  Many British people don't think about clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When they go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas and concerts you can put on what you like--from elegant(优雅的)suits and dresses to jeans(牛仔裤)and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you look clean and tidy.

  But in Britain, as well as the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women wear smart dresses.

  In many ways, American people are more relaxed than British people, but they are more careful with their clothes. At home, or on holiday, most Americans wear informal or sporty(轻便的)clothes. But when they go out in the evening, they like to look elegant. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties, and woman wear pretty clothes and smart hairstyles(发型).

  It is difficult to say exactly what people wear in Britain and the US, because everyone is different. If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people do and then do the same. You'll feel more relaxed if you don't look too different from everyone else.

(1) Many British people wear freely when they ________.

[  ]

A.attend meetings

B.attend lectures

C.spend their spare time

D.meet their friends

(2) Who of the following people don't usually wear suits and ties?

[  ]

A.Lawyers.

B.Doctors.

C.Drivers.

D.Secretaries.

 

(3) If you visit an American friend at his or hers in the evening, you may find that your friend wears ________.

[  ]

A.formal clothes

B.informal clothes

C.pretty clothes

D.dirty clothes

(4) If you are in a foreign country, the writer suggests you to wear ________.

[  ]

A.the same clothes as the people there wear

C.your native clothes

B.strange clothes

D.pretty formal clothes

阅读理解

  “Opinion” is a word that is used carelessly today.It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment.This inaccurate use would probably cause little confusion if people didn’t attach too much importance to opinion.Unfortunately, most attach great importance to it.“I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours,’’ and ‘‘Everyone’s entitled to his opinion,’’ are common expressions.In fact, anyone who would challenge another’s opinion is likely to be branded intolerant.

  Is that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another’s opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind.For example, you may ask a friend ‘‘What do you think of the new Ford cars?” And he may reply, “In my opinion, they’re ugly.” In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish.For it’s obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste.And as the old saying goes, ‘‘It’s pointless to argue about matters of taste.

  But consider this very different use of the term.A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial(有争议的)case.Obviously the justices did not share their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes.They stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation(审议).

  Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes.It is not an expression of taste.Nor is it careful judgment.Yet it may contain elements of both.It is a view or belief more or less inaccurately arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.

  Is everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed.We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.

(1)

Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the author?

[  ]

A.

Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.

B.

Free expression of opinions always leads to confusion.

C.

Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions.

D.

Casual use of the word “opinion” often brings about quarrels.

(2)

According to the author, who of the following would be labeled as intolerant?

[  ]

A.

Someone who turns a deaf ear to others’ opinions.

B.

Someone who can’t put up with others’ tastes.

C.

Someone who values only their own opinions.

D.

Someone whose opinion harms other people.

(3)

The new Ford cars are cited as an example to show that ________.

[  ]

A.

it is foolish to criticize a famous brand

B.

one should not always agree to others’ opinions

C.

personal tastes are not something to be challenged

D.

it is unwise to express one’s likes and dislikes in public

(4)

Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that ________.

[  ]

A.

it is stated by judges in the court

B.

it reflects public like and dislikes

C.

it is a result of a lot of controversy

D.

it is based on careful thought

阅读理解

  "Opinion" is a word that is used carelessly today.It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief , and judgment.This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn't attach too much importance to opinion.Unfortunately, most attach great importance to it."I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours, " and "Everyone has the right to express his opinion, " are common expressions.In fact, anyone who would challenge another's opinion is likely to be branded intolerant(不容异己的,偏执的).

  Is that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind.For example, you may ask a friend "What do you think of the new Ford cars?" And he may reply, "In my opinion, they're ugly." In this case ,it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish.For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste.And as the old saying goes, "It's pointless to argue about matters of taste."

  But consider this very different use of the term.A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial(有争议的)case.Obviously the justices did not share their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes.They stated their considered judgment , carefully arrived at after thorough investigation and consideration.

  Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes.It is not an expression of taste.Nor is it careful judgment.Yet it may contain elements of both.It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.

  Is everyone free to express his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed.We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.

(1)

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the author?

[  ]

A.

Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.

B.

Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion.

C.

Most people tend to form their opinions carelessly.

D.

Casual use of the word "opinion" often causes quarrels.

(2)

According to the author, who of the following would be regarded as intolerant?

[  ]

A.

Someone who turns a deaf ear to others' opinions.

B.

Someone who can't put up with others' tastes.

C.

Someone who values only their own opinions.

D.

Someone whose opinion harms other people.

(3)

The new Ford cars are quoted as an example to show that ________.

[  ]

A.

it is foolish to criticize a famous brand

B.

one should not always agree to others' opinions

C.

personal tastes are not something to be challenged

D.

it is unwise to express one's likes and dislikes in public

(4)

Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that ________.

[  ]

A.

it is stated by judges in the court

B.

it reflects public like and dislikes

C.

it is a result of a lot of argument

D.

it is based on careful thought


E
"Opinion" is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn’t attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most do attach great importance to it. "I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours, '' and ''Everyone’s entitled(授予…权利) to his opinion, '' are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another's opinion is likely to be branded intolerant.
Is that label(标签)accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend ''What do you think of the new Ford cars?" And he may reply, "In my opinion, they're ugly." In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, ''It's pointless to argue about matters of taste."
But consider this very different use of the term, A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not state their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes. They stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and careful consideration.
Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.
?? Is everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.
72. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the author?
A. Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.
B. Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion.
C. Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions.
D. Casual use of the word "opinion" often brings about quarrels.
73. According to the author, who of the following would be labelled as intolerant?
A. Someone who turns a deaf ear to others' opinions.
B. Someone who can't put up with others' tastes.
C. Someone who values only their own opinions.
D. Someone whose opinion harms other people.
74. The new Ford cars are mentioned as an example to show that ________.
A. it is foolish to criticize a famous brand
B. one should not always agree to others' opinions
C. personal tastes are not something to be challenged
D. it is unwise to express one's likes and dislikes in public
75. Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that ________.
A. it is stated by judges in the court
B. it reflects public like and dislikes
C. it is a result of a lot of controversy (争论,争议)
D. it is based on careful thought

E

"Opinion" is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn’t attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most do attach great importance to it. "I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours, '' and ''Everyone’s entitled(授予…权利) to his opinion, '' are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another's opinion is likely to be branded intolerant.

    Is that label(标签)accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend ''What do you think of the new Ford cars?" And he may reply, "In my opinion, they're ugly." In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, ''It's pointless to argue about matters of taste."

    But consider this very different use of the term, A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not state their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes. They stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and careful consideration.

    Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.

?? Is everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.

72. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the author?

   A. Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.

   B. Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion.

   C. Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions.

   D. Casual use of the word "opinion" often brings about quarrels.

73. According to the author, who of the following would be labelled as intolerant?

   A. Someone who turns a deaf ear to others' opinions.

   B. Someone who can't put up with others' tastes.

   C. Someone who values only their own opinions.

   D. Someone whose opinion harms other people.

74. The new Ford cars are mentioned as an example to show that ________.

   A. it is foolish to criticize a famous brand

   B. one should not always agree to others' opinions

   C. personal tastes are not something to be challenged

   D. it is unwise to express one's likes and dislikes in public

75. Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that ________.

   A. it is stated by judges in the court

   B. it reflects public like and dislikes

   C. it is a result of a lot of controversy (争论,争议)

   D. it is based on careful thought

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