Question

V . Read the following passage and choose the items ( a,b,c, or d) that best answers of each questions about it :

During World war I many women had jobs, and their clothes needed to be more practical. They began wearing shorter skirts and bared their legs. Soon they began wearing trousers. The lively, outrageous flapper

style of the 1920s included lower waistlines, long necklaces and short hair. Men’s suits became looser and were worn with a long tie.

During the 1960s women wore miniskirts and jeans and T-shirts became popular with both sexes. Women’s shoes appeared in many colors and styles, including sandals and flat forms ( = shoes with a thick sole and high heel ). Since then fashions have continued to change rapidly, and young people, especially, are quick to wear the latest styles.

1. When did women wear jeans ?

A. In 1960                                                                  B. In the 7^th decade of the 20^th century

C. In the 6^th decade of the 20^th century                 D. During World war I

2. Why did women begin wearing trousers ?

A. They wanted to look lively and outrageous.    

B. They were fighting for greater equality between the sexes.

C. They wanted to wear clothes that are useful for their work.                       

D. They didn’t like wearing short skirts.

3. What does the word “ suits ” in the first paragraph mean ?

A. fashions                B. styles                     C. dresses                  D. pieces of clothing

4. Which of the following is not true ?

A. During World War I women began wearing short skirts.

B. During 1960s, men and women didn’t like wearing T- shirts.

C. During World War I women needed useful clothes.   

 D. Young people are quick to wear the latest styles.

Answer 1

1. When did women wear jeans ?

A. In 1960                                                                  B. In the 7^th decade of the 20^th century

C. In the 6^th decade of the 20^th century                 D. During World war I

2. Why did women begin wearing trousers ?

A. They wanted to look lively and outrageous.    

B. They were fighting for greater equality between the sexes.

C. They wanted to wear clothes that are useful for their work.                       

D. They didn’t like wearing short skirts.

3. What does the word “ suits ” in the first paragraph mean ?

A. fashions                B. styles                     C. dresses                  D. pieces of clothing

4. Which of the following is not true ?

A. During World War I women began wearing short skirts.

B. During 1960s, men and women didn’t like wearing T- shirts.

C. During World War I women needed useful clothes.   

D. Young people are quick to wear the latest styles.