五、完形填空。
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[2025 无锡市江阴市澄要片期中]From shops to farms all around the world, blue jeans are popular. Do you know the story about this kind of
D
?
The story starts in the 1800s. Many workers wear trousers that
B
ours today. But their trousers are often worn out(穿破) because of the terrible working places.
There is a man called Jacob living in a small town and
A
is good at making clothes. One day, a worker's wife(妻子) asks him to make trousers for her husband. She hopes his trousers can be
C
enough to wear. So Jacob adds rivets(铆钉) at the stress points to make them stronger. And the worker loves his trousers. These are the
A
jeans.
Soon more and more people ask Jacob to make jeans. He needs help to grow his business. So he meets Levi, the owner of a
A
that sells clothes. Then they work together and get their patent(专利). That means no one else can make trousers with rivets.
In the 1950s, the jeans get
B
with not only workers but also teenagers and young adults. More and more people love the style and
D
jeans.
Now we can see people wear jeans and the
A
are different, such as blue, black and white. So when you wear a pair of jeans, will you think of this
C
?
Dressing is a way of life. Don't forget to dress happily and comfortably.
1. A. present B. shorts C. shop D. clothes
2. A. look for B. look like C. look at D. look after
3. A. he B. she C. it D. they
4. A. beautiful B. comfortable C. strong D. fashionable
5. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth
6. A. shop B. restaurant C. hotel D. school
7. A. light B. popular C. different D. interesting
8. A. wash B. borrow C. match D. buy
9. A. colours B. types C. styles D. designs
10. A. notice B. letter C. story D. email
