Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respec
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Americansare proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect fewthings more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operatoror the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in theUnited States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that inthe eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditionedto expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The televisionrepairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appearsin civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by auniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or awaiter to lose professional identity (身份)than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have manypractical benefits. "They save on other clothes, They save on laundrybills. They are tax-deductible (可减税的). They are often morecomfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the argumentsagainst uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss ofindividuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are manytypes of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck withit, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend tothink, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise tosome practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initialexpense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are alsoexpensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the homelaundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
1. It is surprising thatAmericans who worship variety and individuality ________.
A. still judge a man by hisclothes
B. hold the uniform in suchhigh regard
C. enjoy having aprofessional identity
D. will respect an elevatoroperator as much as a general in uniform
2. People are accustomed tothink that a man in uniform ________.
A. suggests quality work
B. discards his socialidentity
C. appears to be morepractical
D. looks superior to aperson in civilian clothes
3. The chief function of auniform is to ________.
A. provide practicalbenefits to the wearer
B. make the wearer catchthe public eye
C. inspire the wearer’sconfidence in himself
D. provide the wearer witha professional identity
4. According to thepassage, people wearing uniforms ________.
A. are usually helpful B.have little or no freedom
C. tend to lose theirindividuality D.enjoy greater popularity
5. The best title for thispassage would be ________.
A. Uniform and Society
B. The Importance ofWearing a Uniform
C. Practical Benefits ofWearing a Uniform
D. Advantages andDisadvantages of Uniforms
试题答案
答案：BADCD
提示：1. B 这篇文章主要讲述崇尚个性，崇尚多样化的美国人为何爱穿制服，以及制服所带来的利弊，是一道辨别事实题。由第1段第1行“Americansare proud of their variety and Individuality，yetthey love and respect few things more than a uniform…”可知应选B项。 2. A 辨别事实题。由第2题第3行“Peoplehave become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears auniform”可判断A项正确。 3. D 辨别事实题。第2段最后一句：对于一名护士、理发师或是一名传者而言，还有什么更加便利的方法比脱掉制服能让他们失去职业身份呢？ 4. C 辨别事实题。由第4段“Primaryamong the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and theconsequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them”可判断C项正确。 5. D 主旨题。由第2～5段的开头可知文章的主要内容。
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