A
In the UK you will see people wearing all kinds of clothing. School children usually wear a uniform until the age of 16. For older students, UK schools, colleges and universities are typically informal environments where you can choose what to wear.
For classes, students tend to wear casual clothes. Some courses require you to wear special clothing for health and safety. For example, if you are in a science laboratory, you may need to wear protective glasses and a white lab coat. Check with your course provider what you need and if you need to buy them yourself.
For parties and nights out, people dress in many different styles. If it's a more formal evening event, such as a university ball, this might mean wearing a dress or suit and tie. You can avoid the expense of buying formal wear by renting it from a local shop.
The weather in the UK is rarely extreme, but it can change quickly. In just one day, you might have warm sunshine, rain and cold wind. Wear several layers so you can put them on or take them off as the weather changes, and always carry an umbrella.
The UK is a multicultural place and it is common for people to wear clothing associated with their culture and religion, for example, a head scarf, kippah, turban, sari or long skirt. In major towns and cities, you will find special shops selling clothing from around the world, particularly Asian and Middle Eastern clothing.
Most UK towns and cities have a large range of shops selling clothes to suit all styles and budgets. As well as high-street shops, there are plenty of second-hand and old shops. These are perfect for bargain-hunting and are often found in student areas.
21. What does the author suggest you do if you want to join in a university ball?
A. Buy a modern dress.
B. Have an expensive tie on.
C. Avoid refusing others' invitation.
D. Wear clothes rented from the shop.
22. Why do you need to wear several layers in UK?
A. It is extremely cool.
B. Weather changes a lot.
C. It is very hot in the day.
D. It is hard to put on clothes outside.
23. What may be the best title for the text?
A. What to Wear as a UK Students?
B. How to Buy Clothes in the UK?
C. All Kinds of Clothes in the UK.
D. Multicultural Country in the World.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国学生在不同场合的穿着习惯。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“If it's a more formal evening event, such as a university ball, this might mean wearing a dress or suit and tie. You can avoid the expense of buying formal wear by renting it from a local shop.”（如果是比较正式的晚会，比如大学舞会，这可能意味着穿礼服或西装打领带。你可以从当地商店租一套正式服装，以避免购买正式服装的费用。）可知，作者建议，如果你想参加大学舞会，就穿从商店租来的衣服。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Wear several layers so you can put them on or take them off as the weather changes, and always carry an umbrella.”（多穿几层衣服，这样天气变化时你就可以穿上或脱下来，还要经常带把伞。）可知，多穿几层衣服是因为天气变化很大。故选B。
【23题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“In the UK you will see people wearing all kinds of clothing. School children usually wear a uniform until the age of 16. For older students, UK schools, colleges and universities are typically informal environments where you can choose what to wear.”（在英国，你会看到人们穿着各种各样的衣服。学生通常穿校服直到16岁。对于年龄较大的学生来说，英国的学校、学院和大学通常都是非正式的环境，在那里你可以选择穿什么。）可知，文章主要介绍了英国学生的穿着问题。故选A。
