The flip-flop is the simplest shoe on the planet.It consists of a piece of rubber,plastic,leather,or other material in the outline of a foot,with a strap (帶子) holding the sandal (涼鞋) to a wearer's toes.The name comes from the sound the sandals make when they slap the walking feet.
The earliest record of people wearing the flip-flop comes from Egypt,but many ancient cultures had their own variants of the footwear.In the Greek version,the toe strap ran between the first and second toes,while Roman sandals had the strap between the second and third toes.The Mesopotamians wore the strap between the third and fourth toes.In India, "toe knob" sandals had a knob between the first and second toes.
Modern flip-flops derive from Japanese zōris,which were often worn with socks dividing the big toe from the rest,and were typically made of rice straw.During World War II,Japan seized much of Southeast Asia's rubber.In 1945,destroyed by the war,the country set about establishing a cheap industry that could rebuild its economy.The Japanese used their rubber reserves from the war to produce the simplest Japanese footwear.Rubber thus replaced rice straw as the major material for the flip-flop.
In the 1950s,flip-flops became popular in the United States as soldiers returning from occupied Japan brought zōris home.The sandals became a little different,often appearing in bright colors in line with Californian beach culture.They have remained popular due to their convenience,and are often worn with bathing suits or summer clothing.Some people also wear dressy versions for more formal occasions.
Despite their popularity,flip-flops bring some questions.Their simple design is responsible for many foot injuries.Another issue is the suitability of exposing feet on the street and places other than the beach.But even more serious is their environmental impact:Millions of plastic discards end up in landfills or the ocean,releasing chemicals and at the same time taking centuries to break down.
(1)Why is the footwear discussed in the passage called "flip-flop"? AA
A.Because of the noise it makes.
B.Because of its changeable design.
C.Because of its simple structure.
D.Because of the comfort of wearing it.
(2)Which culture most likely created the sandals shown in the picture above? CC
A.Indian.
B.Greek.
C.Roman.
D.Mesopotamian.
(3)Which of the following is true about the modern development of the flip-flop? DD
A.Modern flip-flops came from Indian toe knob sandals.
B.Americans loved the Japanese flip-flop because of its bright colors.
C.Rubber became the major material of the flip-flop before World War II.
D.The sandals American soldiers brought home from Japan later became modern flip-flops.
(4)Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a concern of wearing the flip-flop? BB
A.Personal health.
B.Poor quality.
C.Social appropriateness.
D.Sea pollution.
【考點(diǎn)】傳統(tǒng)習(xí)俗與文化;說明文.
【答案】A;C;D;B
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