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.

Read the passage and answer the questions

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 waistline, long necklaces and short hair. Men's suit become looser and were worn with a long tie.

During the 1960s women wore miniskirts and Jeans and T-shirts become popular with both sexes. Women's shoes appeared in many colors and styles, including sandals and platforms (=shoes with a thick sole and high hell). Since then fashions have continued to change rapidly and young people, especiakly are quick to wear the latest styles.

1. Can Medieval costume be the title of the passage?

2. When did women wear Jeans?

3. Why did women begin wearing trousers?

4. Does the word "suits" in the first paragraph mean fashions?

5. Are young people quick to wear the latest style?

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.

In general, people in Britain and the US dress fairly (1) __________. Many wear casual clothes most of (2) _________ time, not just when they are at home or on holiday. Men and women wear jeans (3)__________ a shirt or T-shirt and a sweater to go (4)_________, meet friends, go to a pub or bar, or take their children out. Leggings, which are women’s trousers that stretch to fit tightly, or jogging pants are also (5)_________. Older people are more (6)____________ to dress more smartly, with women wearing a dress or skirt and blouse, and men a shirt, jacket and trousers, when they go out. In summer younger people may wear shorts, but some people think they are only (7)_________ on the beach. When the weather is hot, some men take off their shirts, (8)___________some people do not like this. Most people in Britain dress up, which means putting on smart clothes, to go to party or restaurant. Some restaurants will not (9)________people who are wearing jeans or men (10)__________a tie.

Use the cues given to write correct sentences

1. It/ better/ schoolgirls/ wear trousers and blouses/ when/ they/ school

____________

2. Wearing trousers and blouses/ convenient/ when students/ a bicycle/ school

____________

3. They/ not have to worry/ keep/ trousers straight in place/ when/ there/ strong winds

___________

4. Schoolgirls/ feel more comfortable/ when doing/ clean/ classrooms/ or/ play/ schoolyard

____________

5. The long trousers/ help schoolgirls/ hide/ defect/ body

____________

6. Schoolgirls/ my school like/ wear/ trousers and blouses

__________

7. However/ wearing skirts and blouses/ make/ schoolgirls/ more feminine/ and different/ schoolboys

___________

8. Wearing skirts and blouses/ convenient/ hot weather

____________

9. The short skirts/ expose students' legs/ help/ reduce body heat

___________

10. If/ boys and girls/ wear trousers/ the school/ look quite boring. How about your opinion?

___________

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?

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?