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, fashion shave continued to change rapidly, and young people, especially, are quick to wear the latest style.

      True or False?

1. During 1960s, men and women liked to wear T-shirts.                              

2. Women wore jeans in the sixth decade of the 20^th century.    

3. During World War I, women needed useful clothes.                                       

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

Questions

5. 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.

6. What does the word “suit” in the first paragraph mean?

A. fashion             B. style                C. dresses             D. pieces of clothing

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.

I.       Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the 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 platforms (= 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 style.

26. What can be the best title of the passage?

      a. Puritan-style clothes                                           b. Medieval costume

      c. War Clothing                                                      d. Style of the 20^th century

27. When did women wear jeans?

      a. In 1960                                                                b. In the seventh decade of the 20^th century

      b. In the sixth decade of the 20^th century               d. During World War I

28. 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.

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

      a. fashions                                                               b. style                              

      c. dresses                                                                d. pieces of clothing

30. Which of the following is not true?

      a. During World War I women began wearing short skirts to bare their legs.

      b. During 1960s, men and women liked to wear T-shirts.

      c. During World War I women needed useful clothes.

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

Read the passage about clothes, then answer the questions below.

Clothes can tell a lot about a person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things. Other people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy. They do not like people to look at them. Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s. One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s all women wore dresses. The dresses all had long skirts.

But today women do not always wear dresses with long skirts .Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between1800s and today is the cloth. In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth. They were made from cotton, wool, silk, or linen. But today, there are many kinds of man–made cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon, or polyester.

What is another difference between 1800s and today?

Read the passage about clothes, then answer the questions below.

Clothes can tell a lot about a person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things. Other people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy. They do not like people to look at them. Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s. One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s all women wore dresses. The dresses all had long skirts.

But today women do not always wear dresses with long skirts .Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between1800s and today is the cloth. In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth. They were made from cotton, wool, silk, or linen. But today, there are many kinds of man–made cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon, or polyester.

What is another difference between 1800s and today?

Read the passage about clothes, then answer the questions below.

Clothes can tell a lot about a person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things. Other people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy. They do not like people to look at them. Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s. One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s all women wore dresses. The dresses all had long skirts.

But today women do not always wear dresses with long skirts .Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between1800s and today is the cloth. In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth. They were made from cotton, wool, silk, or linen. But today, there are many kinds of man–made cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon, or polyester.

What is another difference between 1800s and today?

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Read the passage about clothes, then answer the questions below.

Clothes can tell a lot about a person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things. Other people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy. They do not like people to look at them. Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s. One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s all women wore dresses. The dresses all had long skirts.

But today women do not always wear dresses with long skirts .Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between1800s and today is the cloth. In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth. They were made from cotton, wool, silk, or linen. But today, there are many kinds of man–made cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon, or polyester.

Are there many kinds of man –made cloth?

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Read the passage about clothes, then answer the questions below.

Clothes can tell a lot about a person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things. Other people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy. They do not like people to look at them. Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s. One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s all women wore dresses. The dresses all had long skirts.

But today women do not always wear dresses with long skirts .Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between1800s and today is the cloth. In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth. They were made from cotton, wool, silk, or linen. But today, there are many kinds of man–made cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon, or polyester.

Are there many kinds of man –made cloth?

Read the passage about clothes, then answer the questions below.

Clothes can tell a lot about a person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things. Other people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy. They do not like people to look at them. Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s. One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s all women wore dresses. The dresses all had long skirts.

But today women do not always wear dresses with long skirts .Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between1800s and today is the cloth. In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth. They were made from cotton, wool, silk, or linen. But today, there are many kinds of man–made cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon, or polyester.

Are there many kinds of man –made cloth?