【正文】 speak, and act similarly, on the job at least. Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes. 36． It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality________. A. still judge a man by his clothes B. hold the uniform in such high regard C. enjoy having a professional identity D. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform 37． People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform________. A. suggests quality work B. discards his social identity C. appears to be more practical D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes 38． The chief function of a uniform is to________. A. provide practical benefits to the wearer B. make the wearer catch the public eye. C. inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself D. provide the wearer with a professional identity 39． According to the passage, people wearing uniforms________. A. are usually helpful B. have little or no inividtilal freedom C. tend to lose their individuality D. enjoy greater popularity 40． The best title for this passage would be________. A. Uniform and Society B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform． C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform. D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms B We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” “And Paulwhy didn’t pick up that he was friendly just because I had a car?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, It’s too late. Why do we go wrong about our friends – or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog .” that’s being friendly. But “l(fā)ucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck. “Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for ” is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in this phrase is the thought that your problem isn’t important. It’s telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven’t got a date for Saturday night. How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿態(tài) )? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people to you may save another mistake. 41． This passage is mainly about ________. A. how to interpret what people say B. what to do when you listen to others talking C. how to avoid mistakes when you municate with people D. Why we go wrong with people sometimes 42． According to the author, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that ______ . A. We fail to listen carefully when they talk B . People tend to be annoyed when we check what they say C. People usually state one thing but means another D. We tend to doubt what our friends say 43． In the sentence “Maybe he doesn’t see it himself.” In the second paragraph, the pronoun “it “refers to _____. A. being friendly B. a bit of envy C. lucky dog D. your luck 44． When we listen to a person talking, the most important thing for us to do is ______. A. notice the way the person is talking B. take a good look at the perso