reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new workers if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study made by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that casual dress has a side effect on work. Supporters of casual office wear also say 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.”
41. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict” because ____________. A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt B. he couldn’t stand a clean appearance
C. he wanted his clothes to look tidy and clean all the time D. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes
42. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because ____________. A. they make him feel at ease when working B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes C. he looks handsome in casual clothes D. he no longer works for any company
43. According to this passage, which of the following is FALSE? A. Many workers don’t like a conservative dress code. B. Comfortable clothes make workers more productive. C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young workers. D. All the employers in the U.S. are for casual office wear. 44. According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago. B. Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s.
C. “Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers. D. Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.
45. In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT ____________.
A. saving worker’s money B. making workers more attractive C. improving worker’s feeling D. making workers happier
Passage 2
People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June.
Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Ann Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia, had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers. She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation.
In 1909, Mrs. Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers. She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart. After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter. In 1910, the first Father’s Day was observed in Spokane. Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to established Father’s Day as a national commemorative day, in 1972.
These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
46. According to the passage, which of the following about the second Sunday in May is NOT true?
A. It is a day to show love to mothers. B. It is a day to wear carnations.
C. It is a day for people to visit the cemetery.
D. It is a day for many people to attend religious services. 47. Choose the right time order of the following events.
a. The first Father’s Day was observed.
b. Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance. c. Father’s Day became a day for national observance. d. The idea of honoring fathers was brought up. A. a b c d
B. d a b c
C. b a c d
D. d a c b
48. Who plays the most important role in Father’s Day becoming a national commemorative day? A. Mrs. Do.
B. Margaret Chase Smith. D. Woodrow Wilson.
C. Ann Jarvis.
49. From the passage, we know in the U.S ____________. A. one should wear a red carnation if one’s mother passes away B. on Mother’s Day, families often go out to have barbecues
C. on Father’s Day, people often stay at home to celebrate the special day D. the purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents 50. The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to ____________. A. call on people to love and respect their parents B. introduce Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
C. tell the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
D. show how important fathers and mothers are
Passage 3
The Boulder Library sponsored Boulder's 42nd Art Fair this weekend. The two-day event was held, as usual, at Memorial Park. Almost 100 artists showed up each day. More than 1000 locals and visitors strolled through the shady park each day, as temperatures remained in the comfortable 21°C all weekend.
All kinds of arts were on display and for sale. Prices ranged from a couple of dollars to a couple of thousand dollars. Oscar, a native of Peru,was selling his beautiful paintings of the mountain village of Ayacucho, where he lives most of the year. “Every year I come to the United States to sell my paintings at about five different art shows. Then I return to my country. That is where I do all my paintings, in our beautiful mountains.” Peter is a photographer. He travels throughout the southwest US. One of his favorite areas is northeast Arizona. A Navajo woman was selling her own rug weavings at the fair. She was busy creating a rug while visitors watched. When asked how long it took , she replied that her creations usually took months.
The exhibit areas were located throughout the park. Artists’ creations included jewelry, bird houses, gourd (葫芦) art, furniture, pottery, handmade musical instruments, music CDs and sculpture. “This was another successful year for our art fair,” said the head librarian . “The artists sold enough of their works to encourage them to return next year, and the library raised almost $700 from sales of various items. We 'll use this money to purchase a few more tables and chairs.”
51. The Boulder's 42nd Art Fair lasted for_________ .
A. half a day
B. one day C. three days D.two days
52. Who was selling paintings of the mountain village of Ayacucho?
A. Peter. C. Oscar.
B. Susan. D. A Navajo woman.
53. Which area is one of Peter's favorite areas? .
A. Southwest US.
B. Northeast Arizona. D. Boulder's area.
C. Mountain village.
54. The creations the artists exhibited included .
A. books
B. flowers C. pottery D.combs
55. What will the library do with the money that is raised?
Passage 4
Nobody expected the film to be such a success. The actors and crew of British movies will no longer be discouraged as the losers at Oscar’s awards ceremonies. At the recent 81st Oscar’s ceremony, British actors and movies won no less than 11 awards. The list of Oscar winners is usually dominated（主宰）by American films and actors, but 2009 has seen a more international favor to the ceremony.
British actors and actresses have long awaited such global recognition. Kate Winslet was nominated(提名) six times for her brilliant performance in The Reader for an Oscar before she eventually won the Best Actress award at this year’s ceremony. Slumdog Millionaire lived up to its status as a global success and movie phenomenon. The low-budget movie won eight Oscars, including Best Director and Best Picture. The movie, which documents the life of a young Indian boy after he wins a TV game show, has definitely helped to raise the reputation of the British film industry.
Summarizing the national feeling, British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, issued a statement saying “Britain is showing it has the talent to lead the world.” A spokesman for the UK Film Council agreed with Mr. Brown’s comments but added “many of this year’s movie winners have benefited from national funding and that last night proved that government support for film can deliver success on a global range”.
Addressing the growing passion for British film, Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has urged people to remain calm and to be realistic after his remarkable Oscar success. “You’ve got to be careful of claiming that this marks the renaissance of the British film industry. It is one film,” he said.
56. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Slumdog Millionaire won all the Oscars this year. A. Build more reading rooms. C. Purchase more books.
B. Buy more tables and chairs. D. Help more poor people.
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