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It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers (生产商) follow certain uniform standards for various features (特征) of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clothes button. Men's clothes tend to button from the right, and women's form the left. Considering most of the word's population-men and women-are right-handed, the men's standard would appear to make more sense for women. So why do women's clothes button from the left?
History really seems to matter here. Button first appeared only on the clothes of the rich in the 17th century, when rich women were dressed by servants. For the mostly right-handed servants, having women's shirts button from the left would be easier. On the other hang, having men's shirts button form the right made sense, too. Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hang would be less likely to get caught in the shirt.
Today women are seldom dressed by servants, but buttoning form the left is still the standard for them. Is it interesting? Actually, a standard, once set, resists change. At a time when all women's shirts buttoned form the left, it would have been risky for any single manufacture to offer women's shirts that buttoned the right. After all, women had grown so used to shirts which buttoned from the left and would have to develop new habits and skills to switch. Besides from the right, since anyone who noticed that would believe they were wearing men's shirts.
64.What is surprising about the standard of the clothing industry?
A.It has been followed by the industry for over 400 years.
B.It is different for men's clothing and women's.
C.It woks better with men than with women.
D.It fails to consider right-handed people.
65.What do we know about the rich men in the 17th century?
A.They tended to wear clothes without buttons.
B.They were interested in the historical matters.
C.They were mostly dressed by servants.
D.They drew their swords from the left.
66.Women's clothes still button from the left today because
A.adopting men's style is improper for women
B.manufacturers should follow standards
C.modern women dress themselves
D.customs are hard to change
67.The passage is mainly developed by________.
A.analyzing cause B.making comparisons
C.examining differences D.following the time order
D
Sitting on the peaceful coast of the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn't forget the Charles Darwin (1809 – 1882) arrived here in 1835.He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired (启发) his famous work. On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin's footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.
The islands are certainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin die hour 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.
The most well crown animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise (巨型陆龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Santa Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago (群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.
Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures; diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.
Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, so you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.
68.What do we know about Danwin's visit to the islands?
A.He studied different creatures on the islands.
B.He completed his famous book on the islands.
C.He was touched by the geography of the islands.
D.He was attracted by well-know animals of the islands.
69.Which of the following plays a role in making the islands "a paradise for wildlife"?
A.Animals on the islands feed on grass.
B.Local government forbids killing wildlife.
C.People cannot visit the islands as they wish.
D.Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals.
70.Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of ________.
A.The beautiful sea views B.Darwin's inspiring trip
C.a closer view of animals D.various daring activities
71.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Unique Attraction for wildlife Lovers
B.Galapagos as a Paradise for Adventures
C.Charles Darwin as a symbol of Galapagos
D. A successful Example of wildlife protection
