阅读理解 Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States? Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse. a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform? Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes, They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes. Primary among the arguments against uniform, is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms. the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly. on the job at least. Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain. requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes. 1.It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality ________. [ ] A.still judge a man by his clothes B.hold the uniform in such high regard C.enjoy having a professional identity D.will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform 2.People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform ________. [ ] A.suggests quality work B.discards his social identity C.appears to be more practical. D.looks superior to a person in civilian clothe, 3.The chief function of a uniform is to ________. [ ] A.provide practical benefits to the wearer B.make the wearer catch the public eye C.inspire the wearer's confidence in himself D.provide the wearer with a professional identity 4.According to the passage, people wearing uniforms ________. [ ] A.are usually helpful B.have little or no inividtilal freedom C.tend to lose their individuality D.enjoy greater popularity 5.The best title for this passage would be ________. [ ] A.Uniform and Soeiety B.The Importance of Wearing a Uniform C.Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform D.Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms
阅读理解
Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse. a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes, They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniform, is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms. the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly. on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain. requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
1.It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality ________.
[ ]
A.still judge a man by his clothes
B.hold the uniform in such high regard
C.enjoy having a professional identity
D.will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform
2.People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform ________.
[ ]
A.suggests quality work
B.discards his social identity
C.appears to be more practical.
D.looks superior to a person in civilian clothe,
3.The chief function of a uniform is to ________.
[ ]
A.provide practical benefits to the wearer
B.make the wearer catch the public eye
C.inspire the wearer's confidence in himself
D.provide the wearer with a professional identity
4.According to the passage, people wearing uniforms ________.
[ ]
A.are usually helpful
B.have little or no inividtilal freedom
C.tend to lose their individuality
D.enjoy greater popularity
5.The best title for this passage would be ________.
[ ]
A.Uniform and Soeiety
B.The Importance of Wearing a Uniform
C.Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform
D.Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms
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解析
文章讨论了美国人在对多样性和个性的自豪感中,对制服的热爱和尊重。文章从制服的优点和缺点两个方面进行了论述。
步骤 2:分析问题1
问题1询问的是美国人对制服的态度。根据文章第一段,尽管美国人重视多样性和个性,但他们对制服的热爱和尊重却很高。
步骤 3:分析问题2
问题2询问的是人们对穿制服的人的看法。根据文章第二段,人们认为穿制服的人看起来更专业,更值得信赖。
步骤 4:分析问题3
问题3询问的是制服的主要功能。根据文章第二段,制服的主要功能是为穿制服的人提供专业身份。
步骤 5:分析问题4
问题4询问的是穿制服的人的特征。根据文章第四段,穿制服的人往往失去个性。
步骤 6:分析问题5
问题5询问的是文章的最佳标题。根据文章内容,文章讨论了制服的优点和缺点,因此最佳标题应为制服的优点和缺点。