1 . Ancient Chinese wore clothing that was lighter and thinner than modern imaginations can reach. Let us explore some examples of summer clothing from ancient China.
Sha GownA sha gown unearthed from Han Tomb No.1 at Mawangdui in 1972, is the earliest, most well-preserved and thinnest dress in the world. The plain gown, “thin as a cicada wing” and “light as smoke”, weighs 49 grams. It is only 25g with the sleeve openings and collar removed and can be folded into a matchbox. This piece represents the highest level of early Han in silk reeling and fabric manufacture.
Luo RobeWell-suited for the humid southern regions of China, luo has larger holes in the fabric compared with sha, making it more lightweight and breathable. From the Han Dynasty to the Tang and Song Dynasties, luo was mainly used for the clothing of the nobility, and only officials of fifth rank or higher were permitted to wear garments made of the material.
Ge ClothesSilk fabric s such as sha and luo were highly valued and considered luxurious for common people. However, resourceful individuals discovered a method to use plant fibers though with some weight for clothing production, significantly reducing the cost of summer garments. Ge represents the earliest use of natural fiber as fabric in China.
Ma ClothesAmong the fabrics used for summer clothing in ancient times, ge cloth was known for its quality and affordability. However, fabric made from the herbaceous plant “ma” offered an even better combination of quality and cost-effectiveness. Since the Han Dynasty, ma has been cultivated on a large scale, making the cloth inexpensive. It is breathable and easy to dye, making it a commonly used fabric for summer clothing.
1. Which of the following were intended for top officials?| A．Sha Gown. | B．Luo Robe. | C．Ge Clothes. | D．Ma Clothes. |
| A．Convenience. | B．Price. | C．Technology. | D．Weight. |
| A．They helped ancient people beat the summer heat. | B．They symbolized the earliest fabric manufacture. |
| C．They satisfied people’s need for quality. | D．They were affordable to common people. |
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3 . To dye (染色) clothes by machines is very common now. But in ancient times, the whole process was completed by hands. This skill is called tie-dye (扎染). It is said that tie-dyed clothes appeared in the Qin Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, tie-dyed clothes became very popular and the most beautiful ones were sent to the emperors as gifts.
Yang Cheng, a 52-year-old man, was well-known for his tie-dye skills. He started learning tie-dye in the 1980s. Later, he went to other countries to learn different ways of tie-dye, such as Japan, India and France. He has been studying tie-dye for 35 years and he wants more people to know it. At present, he teaches tie-dye in schools, communities and companies. More than 100, 000 people have learned from him.
Tie-dye is one of Chinese intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产). It has become very popular among people, even children can do it for fun. Liu Mei is a teacher at a kindergarten. She teaches kids to dye scarves. They tie a white scarf together at first, then they put the scarf into the dye. After they finish, there are some amazing pictures on it.
Tie-dye is interesting and fun. Do you want to have a try?
1. Tie-dyed clothes appeared in the __________ Dynasty.| A．Qin | B．Song | C．Tang | D．Ming |
| A．France | B．India | C．Japan | D．America |
| A．The gift. | B．The white scarf. |
| C．The skill of tie-dye. | D．The kindergarten. |
| A．Liu Mei works in a kindergarten. |
| B．Yang Cheng learned tie-dye in the 1980s. |
| C．Tie-dye is one of Chinese intangible cultural heritages. |
| D．Tie-dyed clothes were sent to the emperors as gifts in the Ming Dynasty. |
Hanfu, or traditional Chinese clothing, has a long history dating back
But others said clothing with fancy and modern decorations can’t be seen as hanfu at all. Meanwhile, fans disagree on
What do you wear when you take a trip? Most of us choose comfortable clothes like T-shirts and jeans.
But Wang Tian, a post-1990s office clerk in Shanghai, is different. She prefers
For Qingzhi, a law student, wearing hanfu to her classes
Wan Yue, a mother of two, is a hanfu enthusiast. Wan not only wears hanfu, but also learns about the culture and history behind the clothing. She says each suit has its own
The colorful clothes we wear today are made by machines. But what did ancient people do if they wanted to wear
More than 1000 years ago, the Bai people in Yunan used tie-dye to dye their clothes. Then this skill became so popular
To tie-dye, you need to first use tools
As the cloth is folded, some parts become dark blue, while other parts have a
At a recent famous show, an Italian designer surprised people with the tie-dye dresses. "Tie-dye is like an experiment. People cannot imagine the patterns of the cloth if they don't see them. It's a surprise," the designer said. There is no doubt that the tie-dye trend has never really
7 . If you want to add a bit of attitude to your wardrobe this summer, a slogan T-shirt may be just what you are looking for. Slogan T-shirts, also known as message T-shirts, have long been means of telling the world what we care about.
In the 1980s, slogan T-shirts reached the peak of their popularity after British designer Katharine Hamnett’s “Choose Life” T-shirt was worn by pop band Wham!
Celebrities continue to play a role in popularizing trend today. From Paris Hilton’s “I Love Shoes, Bags and Boys” to Eva Longoria’s “I Want More Privacy”; from Chris Martin’s “Stop Handgun Violence” to Jennifer Hewitt’s “Save the Future”, stars have been letting their T-shirts do the talking.
And 2011 has seen the emergence of a number of new T-shirt slogans. Here are some of the most popular ones:
This is a British royal wedding inspired T-shirt slogan, as the wedding day for William and Kate was made a public holiday in Britain. Even if you don’t care about royal weddings, everybody loves a day off work!
The “I♥NY” T-shirt is still very popular today, but its origin dates back to the mid 1970s when the New York State tourism department needed a slogan to convince people that New York is a good city to visit. Graphic designer Milton Glaser dreamed up the slogan.
1. Which phrase best describes the underlined word “peak” in Paragraph 2?| A．The front part of a cap. | B．The top of a mountain. |
| C．The highest interest. | D．The busiest hour. |
| A．messages on the T-shirts spread people’s feelings and emotions |
| B．21st century witnesses the appearance of the slogan T-shirts |
| C．visitors to New York city have to wear “I♥NY” T-shirt |
| D．slogan T-shirts are favorite of movie stars and celebrities |
| A．To advertise the latest slogan T-shirt. |
| B．To encourage people to design a T-shirt. |
| C．To find the history about a slogan T-shirt. |
| D．To tell the world what the wearers care about. |
| A．Celebrities prefer T-shirts. | B．T-shirts do the talking. |
| C．Slogan T-shirts rises to fame. | D．Stars are popularizing the trend of T-shirt. |
8 . September is the month for fashion, with four international cities hosting Fashion Week. All eyes will turn to New York City, London, Milan and Paris this month to see which city puts on the best show.
New York
New York Fashion Week, or NYFW, kicks off on September 5th and runs for approximately eight days. NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.
London
London Fashion Week （LFW） comes on the heels of NYFW, starting on September 13th and running through September 17th. Once considered a minor player among the Big Four, LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers. London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.
Milan
Fashion Week moves to Milan on September 17th. This beautiful Italian city is home to some of the biggest fashion houses and designers in the fashion world, including Armani and Prada. Milan's fashion houses are known for offering glamorous （有魅力的）,yet practical, options.
Paris
The chaotic month of fashion makes its way to France as Paris Fashion Week begins on September 23rd. Saving the best for last, Paris never fails to offer some of the most exciting shows of the season. World-famous labels like Chanel and Dior try to outdo one another with their latest designs. The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is "elegant".
1. Which city is likely to attract the new designers?| A．New York | B．London |
| C．Milan | D．Paris |
| A．September 19th | B．September 20th |
| C．September 21st | D．September 22nd |
| A．Each has its own characteristics. | B．Each shows its biggest brand. |
| C．Each offers practical options. | D．Each is open to school students. |
There are several reasons why school uniforms are good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody
But can uniforms help improve school standards? The answer
School uniforms are
10 . Shlander is a man from space. He thinks the people and things on the earth are very strange. He is now writing a letter to his friend at home. Here is part of his letter. Read it and answer the questions.
Now I am in a strange world. It is very nice. There are many new things here. There are many earth monsters (怪物 ) here, too. The earth monsters look very funny. They have just one head, two arms and two legs. They have thin black strings (细绳) on their heads. Some earth monsters have brown or yellow strings. The earth monsters have a hole in their faces. Every day, they put nice things and balls from the trees into the hole. They put water into the hole, too. The earth monsters do not walk very fast. They move from place to place in tin boxes.
At night, the earth monsters like to look at a square window box. This box has very small earth monsters in it.
1. Shlander thinks the people and things on the earth are very _________.| A．strange | B．nice |
| C．different | D．beautiful |
| A．a monkey | B．an earth monster |
| C．a tin box | D．a strange world |
| A．a head, arms and legs |
| B．brown or yellow strings on its head |
| C．a hole in its face |
| D．a wing on its body |
| A．a car or a bus |
| B．a very small earth monster |
| C．a TV set |
| D．a radio |
