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There is probably no sphere of human activity in which our values and lifestyles are reflected more vividly than they are in the clothes that we choose to wear. The dress of an individual is a kind of “ sign language” that (21) a complex set of information and is usually the (22) on which immediate impressions are formed traditionally. A concern for clothes was considered a feminine preoccupation, while men took pride (23) the fact that they were completely lacking in clothes consciousness.

This type of American culture is gradually changing as man’s dress takes on greater variety and color. Even (24) 1995, a research in Michigan revealed that men attached high importance to the value of clothing in daily life. White collar workers in particular viewed dress as a (25) capable of manipulation, that could be used to impress or influence others, especially in the work situation. The white-collar worker was described as (26) concerned about the impression his clothing made on his superiors. Although blue-collar workers were less (27) that they might be judged on the basis of their clothing, they recognized that any difference for the (28) pattern of dress would draw ridicule from fellow workers.

Since that time, of course, the (29) have changed: the typical office worker may now be (30) blue shirt, and the laborer a white shirt； but the importance of dress has not diminished.

21. A. corresponds B. communicates C. exchanges D. transforms

22. A. bases B. base C. root D. basis

23. A. on B. of C. in D. to

24. A. as late as B. no sooner than C. as early as D. long before

25. A. signal B. symbol C. signature D. significance

26. A. mostly B. normally C. rarely D. extremely

27. A. cared B. interested C. aware D. realized

28. A. accepted B. ancient C. rejected D. admitted

29. A. impressions B. patterns C. differences D. fellow workers

30. A. putting on B. trying on C. wearing D. dressing

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