Naturehassuppliedeveryanimalexceptmanwithsomecoveringforhisbodysuchasfur,feathers,hair,seals,shellsorathickhide.Butmanhasnothingbutathinskin.Ifsomeoneweretoaskus,“Whydidhumanbeingsstarttocovertheirbodieswith

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Nature has supplied every animal except man with some covering for his body such as fur,feathers,hair,seals,shells or a thick hide.But man has nothing but a thin skin.If someone were to ask us,“Why did human beings start to cover their bodies with clothes?” most of us would answer,“To keep themselves warm,of course.” It is only when we begin to think about it a little that we realize that clothes are worn for a great many reasons that have nothing to do with our need for warmth at all.For instance,we wear clothes to some extent in order to decorate ourselves – to make ourselves,if possible,look more graceful or dignified (高贵的) than we are.Clothes of a special kind are often worn to show that the wearer has authorityor power.The individual wearing them is trerated with respect because he occupies a certain office.The judge in the court,for instance,might look a very ordinary and unimpressive figure without his wig (假发) and gown.Clothes are an essential part of all ceremonial occasions,whether it is connected with religion,the law,parliament,royalty,the fighting forces,or the state.Sometimes,even in civilized countries,people wear some article of clothing,or some jewel,to decorate ourselves,to show our position in the world,for ceremonial purposes,for “luck”,to give ourselves dignity and authority – have anything to do with our need for warmth and protection from the weather.
46.Animals do not use _______ to protect themselves from the weather.
A .fur
B .wig
C .thick hide
D .shell
47.According to the passage,judges wear wig and gown ________.
A .because this makes them look more dignified
B .so that they can be easily identified
C .because it is the tradition
D .to show their authority and position in the court
48.People may not wear clothes for the purpose of __________.
A .bringing good luck
B .showing dignity
C .joining certain ceremonies
D .showing the difference from other animals
49.According to the passage,which statement is true?
A .Animals other than humans don’t wear clothes to keep warm.
B .Humans also havae hair to keep themselves warm.
C .Animals all rely on their hair and fur to keep warm.
D .Humans wear clothes only to keep warm.
50.A king or queen wears gown and crown to show ________.
A .that he or she is more graceful
B .wisdom and wits
C .that he or she is more good-looking
D .authority and dignity

Answer 1

46 B
47 D
48 D
49 A
50 D