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BC Ketqua thuchien Dean04, KH2894 2-2024
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Read the passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the questions 1/ Today the most universally known style of trousers for both men and women is jeans; these trousers are worn throughout the world on a variety of occasions. Also called levis or denims, jeans have an interesting story. The word jeans is derived from the name of the place where a similar style of pants developed. In the 16th century, sailors from Genoa, Italy, wore a unique style of cotton trousers. In French, the word for the city of Genoa and for the people from that city is Genes, this name became attached to the trousers and developed into the word jeans. Similar to the word jeans, the word denim is also derived from a place name. In the 17th century, French sailors began making trousers out of a specialized type of cloth that was developed in the city of Nimes, France and was known serge de Nimes. This name eventually developed into denim, the material which jeans are made and an alternative name for these popular pants. The word levis came from a person. In the 19th century, Levis Strauss tried to sell heavy canvas to miners taking part in the hunt for gold in northern California. He intended for this canvas to be used by miners to make heavy-duty tents. This first attempt was a failure but he later found success when he used the canvas to make indestructible pants for the miners. He changed the fabric from brown canvas to blue denim, creating a style of pants that long outlived him and is now referred to by his name. Questions All of the following are mentioned in the passage about Genoa except that it ……. . A. was the source of the word jeans B. is in Italy C. has a different name in French D. is a landlocked city 2. The word denim was most probably derived from ……….. . A. French words B. Italian words C. French words and Italian words D. French words 3. All of the following are mentioned in the passage about Levis Strauss except that he ……….. . A. failed to sell heavy canvas to miners to make tents B. dyed the cloth from brown to blue C. made his success in creating a new style of trousers D. was an immigrant to America 4. To develop the pants for which he became famous, Levis did which of the following? A. He studied tailoring in Nimes. B. He used an existing type of material. C. He experimented with brown denim. D. He tested the pants for destructibility. 5. This passage is developed by……… . A. mentioning an effect and its causes B. explaining history with 3 specific cases C. demonstrating the sides of an issue D. developing the biography of a famous person 2/ In towns everything seems to be made for the comfort and convenience of the inhabitants. Do you wish to go from one spot to another? You have at your disposal numerous and fast means of transport: omnibuses, tramways, taxi-cabs, underground railways, etc. If one evening you do not know what to do and you do not feel inclined to read, you may go to moving pictures, which, in one moment, will transport you to the farthest regions of the globe and enroll before your eyes the most picturesque scenes. If that pastime seems too childish to you, you may go to the theater and hear the greatest actors or actresses. tải về 1.52 Mb. Chia sẻ với bạn bè của bạn:
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