primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. when people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
61. it is surprising that americans who worship variety and individuality _______.
a) still judge a man by his clothes
b) hold the uniform in such high regard c) enjoy having a professional identity
d) will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform 62. people are accustomed to think that a man in uniform _______. a) suggests quality work
b) discards his social identity c) appears to be more practical
d) looks superior to a person in civilian clothes 63. the chief function of a uniform is to _______. a) provide practical benefits to the wearer b) make the wearer catch the public eye
c) inspire the wearer's confidence in himself
d) provide the wearer with a professional identity
64. according to the passage, people wearing uniforms _______. a) are usually helpful
b) have little or no individual freedom c) tend to lose their individuality d) enjoy greater popularity
65. the best title for this passage would be _______. a) uniforms and society
b) the importance of wearing a uniform
c) practical benefits of wearing a uniform d) advantages and disadvantages of uniforms passage four
question 66 to 70 are based on the following passage:
since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large
measure on our interpersonal relationships. one strength of the human condition is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties.
those of us with strong support systems appear be
大学英语四级考试试题及解答
