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Take a look in your clothes drawer. Do you see a pair of jeans? You probably do. You may be wearing a pair right now. Or you might have a jean jacket, shirt, or a pair of denim (牛仔布) shoes. Jeans are so common, and you may wonder who invented them and how the fashion took off.
Jeans were invented by a German named Levi Strauss. He went to the U. S. in 1847 and followed the Gold Rush to San Francisco. He carried many kinds of fabric (布料) to sell to dry goods stores. Levi quickly became a successful businessman. The miners (矿工) in California had a problem with their pants. When they found gold or ore (矿石) , they carried it in their pockets. But the metal was heavy, and the pockets ripped (撕开) . In 1873, Jacob and Levi made the first jeans-tough denim pants. The miners loved them, and the jeans quickly became popular.
In the beginning, Levi's jeans were work pants. Many workers wore them all the time. But a gentleman wouldn't think of wearing jeans. Women didn't wear pants at all. But this changed when Western movies became popular. All the cowboys were in jeans. People thought the cowboys looked tough and cool. But jeans still weren't proper for places like schools and offices. Back in the U. S. , fashions changed. Movie stars wore jeans in their films. Teenagers everywhere loved them. Some schools banned jeans because of their "rebel" (叛逆) image. But casual clothing, including jeans, became popular for more and more occasions. Eventually, jeans were so common that it became okay for anyone to wear them. You can even find pictures of the president wearing jeans.
Today, all kinds of people around the world wear jeans. People wear them everywhere. Jeans are popular today for the same reasons they were popular when Levi Strauss first made them. They look good, they last long, and they are comfortable. That's probably why you own a pair or two, or seven, yourself.
1.Were jeans invented by an American?
2.When did Jacob and Levi make the first jeans?
3.What did people think of the cowboys in jeans?
4.Why are jeans popular today?
5.What's the passage mainly about?
名校课堂系列答案SKYLINE HOTEL, NEW YORK PARK (Five Stars) 790, 8th Ave, New York, 10018, the United States of America 800-874-8547 Our lowest price: $285 | ||
Key facts | Travelling with others | Other information |
Hotel Size This hotel has 861 rooms This hotel has over 21 floors Arriving/Leaving Check-in time starts at 4 pm Check-out time is at noon Required at check-in 1. Credit card deposit(信用卡押金) 2. Government-issused ID card 3. Minimum check-in age is 20 | Children Children(≤10 years old) stay free when taking the parent’s room or the guardian’s (监护人的) room, using existing bedding Pets Pets are not allowed Internet Wi-Fi in public areas | Valet(代客)parking Smoker-free hotel (no smoking) |
1.If you want to book a room in this hotel, how much do you need to have at least?
A. $ 790 B. $861 C. $ 21 D. $285
2.When can you check in?
A. At 2 pm. B. At 3 pm. C. At 4 pm. D. At noon.
3.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. If you are 19 years old, you are not allowed to check in.
B. You can’t take pets into the hotel.
C. If you are 9 years old, you can take the parent’s room or the guardian’s room for free.
D. You can smoke in the hotel if you like.
Super International Crafts (工艺品) Market 1/F, Super Shopping Center, 12 Shopping Road, ssKowloon, next to Dandy's Store and Cleo's Cafe. The Super Shopping Center is proud to hold the Super International Crafts Market. The market owns hand-crafted products from all over the world. Come to learn about other cultures and see beautiful things from different countries! A part of the sales will be given to the International Children's Fund (ICF). Some of the interesting products include: | |
Beaded bracelets (圆珠手链) from Africa Do you love bracelets? Here you can find bracelets made from special wooden beads, and no two pieces are the same! Each bracelet looks expensive, but costs only $20. What is more, if you buy two, you can get a card for a free drink at Cleo's Cafe! | Silk handbags from Thailand These colorful bags are beautiful and useful! You can use them every day. Each bag is as much as $150. If you buy more than one, they will be 10% cheaper for you. |
Fantastic! We will have introductions about the different countries, as well as a lucky draw (M!) for a free trip to one of the special countries in the market! You can also taste foods from the different countries at our International Foods Stand. Visit the International Crafts Market and learn about different cultures. Buy beautiful, interesting things and support the International Children's Fund! |
1.The passage above is probably _________.
A. a piece of news B. a visitor's letter C. a shopping guide D. a trip introduction
2.The Super International Crafts Market is _________.
A. next to Cleo's Cafe B. next to 12 Shopping Road
C. on 1/F, Dandy's Store D. on 2/F, Super Shopping Center
3.People can _________ in the market.
A. learn about different cultures B. visit the International Children's Fund
C. sell their own hand-crafted products D. see beautiful things mostly from ssKowloon
4.Which is right according to the passage?
A. Two bracelets cost $20. B. The bracelets look the same.
C. Each bag costs only $135. D. The handbags are colorful.
5.What can we do to have a free trip to a country in the market?
A. Give money to the ICF. B. Take part in a lucky draw.
C. Buy wooden beads from Africa. D. Taste different foods in the market.