Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day.“I was a clothes addi

Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day.“I was a clothes addict（有瘾的人）”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（不经意的，随意的） clothes—khaki pants （裤子）and a sports shirt—to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie.“I am 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 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（保守的）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（心境，士气）. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. 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.”
【小题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 appearanceC．he wanted his clothes to look neat all the timeD．he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes【小题2】David Smith wears casual clothes now, because .A．they make him feel at ease when workingB．he cannot afford to buy expensive clothesC．he looks handsome in casual clothes D．he no longer works for any company【小题3】According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago.B．Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 90s.C．“Dress-down Friday”was first given as a favor from employers.D．Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.【小题4】In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT A．saving employees’ moneyB．making employees more attractiveC．improving employees’ motivationD．making employees happierC

(答案→)C 解析：从20 世纪90 年代起,美国许多公司开始允许员工星期五可以不统一着装上班。现在越来越多的公司许可领员工穿便装上班了,这对调节他们的心情,调动其工作热情有一定的作用。【小题1】语义理解题。大卫自嘲以前是服装爱好者,衣服一起皱,他就得换上备穿的服装。选C【小题2】语义理解题。从第 1 段最后一句话 I'm working harder than ever, David says, and I need to feel comfortable. 可找到答案。选A【小题3】细节判断题。从第 2 段最后 1句What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing. 可以做出正确判断。选C【小题4】推断题。通读最后一段可知选项A(为雇员省钱)、B(提高雇员的工作热情)、D(使雇主高兴)在原文中均被提到,只有B 未被提到。选B。

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