When comparing men and men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women’s clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.
36. Designers and big stores always make money _____.
(A) by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry
(B) because they are capable of predicting new fashions
(C) by constantly changing the fashions in women’s clothing
(D) because they attach great importance to quality in women’s clothing
37. To the writer, the fact that women alter their old-fashioned dresses is seen as _____ .
(A) a waste of money (C) an expression of taste
(B) a waste of time (D) an expression of creativity
38. The writer would be less critical if fashion designers placed more stress on the ______ of clothing.
(A) cost (C) comfort
(B) appearance (D) suitability
39. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? ______.
(A) New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women.
(B) The constant changes in women’s clothing reflect their strength of character.
(C) The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.
(D) Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed by women.
40. By saying "the conclusion to be drawn are obvious" (Para 4, Line 1-2), the writer means that _____.
(A) women’s inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed at
(B) women are better able to put up with discomfort
(C) men are also exploited greatly by fashion designers
(D) men are more reasonable in the matter of fashion
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