S2 WB Unit 8 Critical Reading

S2 WB Unit 8 Critical Reading

Multiple Choice

The history of shoes stretches thousand years ago. They were created to protect our feet as they are extremely delicate精美的. Nevertheless, not everyone could afford承担得起 to get a pair of decent体面 shoes as they were very expensive back then. Hence, earliest shoes used simple materials, such as grass. Grass shoes were believed to be first worn by the mountain people. Another feature of early shoes is that they have no difference between the right and the left shoes. Not to mention that there was also negligible无关重要 difference between male and female shoes.

Why do you think that earliest shoes did not have any difference between left and right shoes?

• Shoes were hand made.

• Ancient people are not creative.

• The art of shoe making has not been developed fully.

• Ancient people had not developed the concept of left and right.

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As far as the history of shoes is concerned, there is no specific period of time as to when and where people started wearing them. Part of the reason could be that shoes were the least noticeable明显的 piece of attire衣着, especially in the case of women. It was not until some famous fashion designers gave importance to the shoes in relation to their clothes design that they became a fashion statement个性化服饰.

This paragraph indicates

• when a pair of shoes was worn.

• how shoes became fashion trend and statement.

• reasons why famous fashion designers liked shoes.

• the period when shoes became popular piece of fashion.

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In ancient China, there are many ways to name shoes, and they were classified分类 into three kinds in terms of material, such as grass, cloth and leather. Different types of shoes have different statuses地位. On the other hand, traditional Japanese shoes such as Geta, Waraji and Zori are not seen that often nowadays. Like traditional shoes in ancient 古代的China, Japanese shoes are only worn with the traditional clothing and in certain official ceremonies.

Why did shoes in ancient China use different materials?

• To provide choices to customers

• To indicate the status of the shoes owners

• To show how creative people in ancient China were

• To provide examples how people in ancient China categorise shoes

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Shoes become accessible易接近的 to most people as the mass民众 production of shoes became a reality. As time goes by, shoes slowly become fashion statement. Nowadays, there are a variety of heeled shoes not only worn by women, but also by men such as cowboy boots and dancing shoes. There is also a wide range of design and style available in the market due to the rapid changes in fashions. Shoes have become women and men's accessories because shoes of outstanding 杰出appearance and beauty give great pleasure and pride自豪 to their owners.

What is the implication when shoes are mass produced as indicated by the author?

• The design of shoes becomes less popular.

• Many people only like certain types of shoes only.

• Shoes no longer become fashion station because they are everywhere.

• Many people start to go after different shoes designs because they want something different from others' shoes.

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Shoes have also played a role in culture and language. Everyone knows the story of Cinderella and the glass slipper, or the tale of Puss in Boots. Remember Dorothy's magic ruby shoes in the Wizard of Oz? On the other hand, language is also littered with 充満references to shoes. We wait for the other shoe to drop提心吊胆, or try to experience life in another person's shoes处在（某人的）角度考虑. One has big shoes to fill when he takes on a new challenge. There is the phrase, “if the shoe fits, wear it.” What one does with shoes also makes a statement. For example throwing shoes at someone is an insult.

Shoes are used in culture and language because

• they are part of our life.

• they are fashionable trend.

• many celebrities wear them.

• they are statement which can insult others.

Shoe design can indicate a person's wealth and social position. It is reflected in the quality of material or the complexity复杂 of the workmanship工匠术 used to make shoes. Shoes can also show membership in a particular group, like cowboy boots or motorcycle boots. Nowadays, a pair of high heels makes a social statement, as do a sensible明智 pair of Jimmy Choo, a collection of designed shoes made by world renowned有声望的 shoes designer Datuk Jimmy Choo.

Shoes are important part of our life. People wear them not only to protect our feet, but also to make a statement and indicate their social status社会地位. Shoes designers make a living out of their craft and fashion designers consider them as important accessories in their design. When popular culture and our daily language have references about shoes, we know that shoes are here to stay.

Practice B

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Not to mention that there was also negligible微不足道的 difference between male and female shoes.

• neglected疏忽

• insignificant

• slim

• scarce缺乏

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Part of the reason could be that shoes were the least noticeable明显piece of attire, especially in the case of women.

• healthy

• definite明确

• sensible明智

• recognisable 可识别的

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Shoes become accessible易接近/易得到 to most people as the mass production of shoes became a reality.

• achievable可有成就的

• convenient

• available

• possible

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It is reflected in the quality of material or the complexity of the complexity of the workmanship used to make shoes.

• intricacy复杂

• abundance丰富

• difficulty

• trouble

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On the other hand, language is also littered充満 with references to shoes.

• rubbished

• dealt经营

• confused

• filled