19.Five years ago,David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day."I was a clothes addict(迷),"he jokes."I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes gotwrinkled(皱的)."Today David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and a sports shirt-to the office.He hardly ever wears a necktie."I'm 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 changes from formal to casual office wear have been slow.In the early 1990s,many companies allowed their workers 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 workers has really become an everyday thing,"said business adviser Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their workers to wear casual clothes?One reason is that it,s easier for a company to attract new workers if it has a casual dress code."Alotof youngpeopledon't wantto dressup forwork,"saysthe owner of asoftware 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 positive 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."
28.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 tidy and clean all the time
D.he didn't want to spendmuchmoney on clothes
29.The reason why companies allow their workers to wear casual clothes are as follows except thatD.
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
30.According to this passage,"dress-down Friday"means thatC.
A.on Friday,companies will give their workers an extra benefit
B.on Friday,dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon
C.on Friday,companies allow their workers to wear casual clothes as a favor
D.on Friday,many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people
31.Which of the following clothes is casual wear?A
A.Khaki pants.
B.Suits.
C.Neckties.
D.Tuxedos.
分析 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.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 28.C,推理判断题.它后面一句话就是对该句的解释I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled(皱的),可知大卫自嘲以前是服装爱好者,衣服一起皱,他就得换上备穿的服装,所以选C项.
29.D,细节理解题,根据句子85 percent of employers said that casual dress has a positive effect on work可知,85%的职员支持穿便装,而不是所有职员都支持,故答案为D.
30.C,细节理解题,根据句子In the early 1990s,many companies allowed their workers to wear casual clothes on Friday(but only on Friday).This became known as"dress-down Friday"or"casual Friday"可知,dress-down Friday意味着在星期五的时候,职员可以穿自己的便装而不用穿职装,故答案为C.
31.A,细节理解题,根据句子Today David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and a sports shirt-to the office可以知道,卡其裤子是属于便装,故答案为A.
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