Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict,” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes—khaki pants and sports shirt—to the office. He hardly ever wears necktie. “I’m working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday(but only on Friday). This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday.” “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing,” said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale(士气). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productive. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”
1. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict” because .
A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt
B. he couldn’t stand a clean appearance
C. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time
D. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes
2. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because .
A. they make him feel at ease when working B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes
C. he looks handsome in casual clothes D. he no longer works for any company
3. According to this passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code.
B. Comfortable clothes make employees more productive.
C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.
D. All the employers in the US are for casual office wear.
4.In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT .
A. saving employees’ money B. making employees more attractive
C. improving employees’ motivation D. making employees happier
完形填空（共20小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分30分）
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The old man went slowly into the restaurant. A young waitress named Mary 36 him go toward a table by the window.
Mary ran 37 to him, and said, “Here, Sir. Let me give you a 38 with that chair.”
She pulled the chair away from the table. Steadying(使平稳) him with one arm, she helped him move 39 the chair, and get 40 seated. Then she leaned his 41 against the table where he could reach it. In a 42 , clear voice he said, “Thank you, Miss. And bless you for your kind 43 .” “You’re welcome, Sir.” She replied. “And my name is Mary. I’ll be back in a moment, and if you need 44 , just wave at me!”
45 he had finished a hearty(丰盛的) meal of pancakes, bacon, and hot lemon tea, Mary 46 him the change. She helped him up from his chair, and out from behind the table. She handed 47 his walking stick, and 48 with him to the front door.
Holding the door 49 for him, she said, “Come back and see us, Sir!” He turned with his whole body, smiled, and nodded. “You are very kind.” he said softly. 50 Mary went to clean his table, she was very 51 . Under his plate she found a business card and a note. Under the note was a one-hundred-dollar bill.
The note 52: “Dear Mary, I respect you very much, and you 53 yourself too. It shows by the 54 you treat others. You have found the secret of happiness. Your kind gestures will shine through 55 meets you.”
The man she had waited on was the owner of the restaurant where she worked. This was the first time that she, or any of his employees had ever seen him in person.
1.A. watched B. helped C. looked D. wanted
2. A. towards B. over C. away D. outside
3. A. lift B. change C. ring D. hand
4. A. behind B. next to C. in the front of D. in front of
5. A. comfortably B. nervously C. curiously D. actively
6. A. hat B. walking stick C. coat D. bag
7. A. hard B. tough C. soft D. cold
8. A. methods B. minds C. gestures D. thoughts
9. A. nothing B. everything C. anybody D. anything
10. A. After B. Before C. As if D. If
11. A. took B. brought C. passed D. treated
12. A. her B. them C. him D. it
13. A. waved B. greeted C. walked D. sent
14. A. open B. shut C. closed D. opened
15. A. Unless B. Though C. Now that D. When
16. A. surprised B. puzzled C. disappointed D. satisfied
17. A. put B. read C. told D. spoke
18. A. ignore B. value C. respect D. express
19. A. way B. smile C. action D. style
20. A. who B. whom C. anyone D. whoever
Beneath our feet ______ that our life depends on for food and clothing.
A. the earth lay B. the earth lies C. lie the earth D. lies the earth
_______, Jack couldn’t get the door open. He had to dial 119.
A. As he might try B. Try as he might C. As might he try D. Might as he try
The skier’s red clothes stood out clearly ___________ the snow.
A. in B. over C. above D. against
The teacher suggested the dictionary ___________ at once.
A. be referred to be bought B. be referred to being bought
C. referred to be bought D. referred to being bought
