18.Five years ago,David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day."I was a clothes addict."he jokes."I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled."Today David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and a sports shirt-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(but only on Friday).This became known as"dress-down Friday"or"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 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 Strauss and Company,85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale(心境,士气).Only 4 percent 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."
29.David Smith refers to himself as having been"a clothes addict,"becauseC.
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 neat all the time
D.he didn't want to spend much money on clothes
30.David Smith wears casual clothes now,becauseA.
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
31.In this passage,the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPTB.
A.saving employees'money
B.making employees more attractive
C.improving employees'motivation
D.making employees happier.
分析 本文主要讲述了从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.而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 29.C 细节理解题.由第一段."I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled."可知大卫自嘲以前是服装爱好者,衣服一皱,他就得换上备穿的服装.故选C.
30.A 细节理解题.从第一段."I am working harder than ever."David says,"and I need to feel comfortable."可知大卫现在穿便装是为了工作的时候能感到更舒适,故选A.
31.B 细节理解题.由最后一段中提到 people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes;they believe that casual dress improves employee morale;a casual dress code helps them save money;只有B选项没有提到,故选B.
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