传统服饰：五大差别勾勒历史画卷
In ancient China, there were no fashion shows. Traditional Chinese clothing was the result of people’s aesthetic (审美的) tastes and social customs. It varied over time, the area, and the social system. Here are the five key variations (差别) about it.
1. Design
Traditional Chinese clothes usually had a straight cut and were loose in shape. In addition, the overall harmony (整体协调性) of the whole set of clothes was also important.
2. Color
People usually wore light colors in daily life. Red, bright yellow, and purple were only for the emperor and his family. Most people wore red at weddings. White was worn at funerals.
3. Gender
Women’s clothing was more diverse than clothing for men. Compared to men’s clothing, women’s clothing had more ornaments (配饰), items, and styles.
4. ____▲____
At first, the ancient Chinese people covered their bodies with leaves. As farming grew, more materials for clothing appeared. Later, linen, cotton, and silk became popular. During the Ming Dynasty, businessmen were not allowed to wear silk because of the government’s policy, even if they were wealthy.
5. History
Almost every dynasty had its own unique clothes, some of which were carefully made and really beautiful.
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1.1.Which words can describe the traditional Chinese clothes in design?
A Straight and loose.
B Tight and short.
C Loose and short.
D Long and tight.
解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Traditional Chinese clothes usually had a straight cut and were loose in shape.”传统的中国服装通常采用直裁，形状宽松。故选A。
2.2.What colors are for the imperial (皇室的) family?
A Red, purple and white.
B Red, bright yellow and pink.
C Red, pink and purple.
D Red, bright yellow, and purple.
解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第三段的“Red, bright yellow, and purple were only for the emperor and his family.”红色、明黄色和紫色仅供皇帝和他的家人使用。故选D。
3.3. What does the underlined word “diverse” mean in Chinese?
A 昂贵的.
B 相似的.
C 多样的.
D 开放的.
解析：选C。词义猜测题。根据划线词所在句的后一句“Compared to men’s clothing, women’s clothing had more ornaments, items, and styles.”与男性服装相比，女性服装有更多的装饰品、配饰和风格，即更具多样性。故选C。
4.4. Which of the following words can be put back into the “ ▲ ”?
A Price
B Style
C Material
D Quality
解析：选C。段落大意题。根据第五段大意“中国古人起初用树叶遮盖身体，随着农业的发展，出现了更多的服装材料，再后来有了亚麻、棉花和丝绸等”可知，本段主要讲的是中国传统服饰所采用的材料。故选C。