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Question: 1

Corduroy is fast establishing itself as this year’s fabric. While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenacity, texture and warmth, it is the fabric’s long held associations that may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons. It is curduroy’s link with good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman’s wardrobe along with Wellington boots and a decent wolly. It combines the comfortable no-nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready.
Which one of the following best describes the passage?

(A) it tells us about the usefulness of Corduroy.

(B) it makes us understand the everlasting appeal of Corduroy to the young.

(C) it persuades us to buy Corduroy.

(D) it talks about the virtues of Corduroy.

Question: 2

According to the author, the special quality of Corduroy is that

(A) both the rich and the not so rich can afford to buy it.

(B) it contains the correct mixture of cotton and velvet.

(C) it combines the virtues of both cotton and velvet.

(D) it needs no ironing.

Question: 3

When the writer refers to Corduroy’s ‘utilitarian tenacity’ he means that

(A) through expensive, it is economic in the long run.

(B) it is useful because it is durable.

(C) it has remained fashionable over several years.

(D) it does not need frequent washing.

Question: 4

Corduroy is a fabric for all seasons because

(A) gentlemen can wear it on both formal and informal occasions.

(B) it can be worn not only in winter but also in summer.

(C) it is made popular by catchy advertisements.

(D) of its peculiar texture and warmth.

Question: 5

Corduroy is essential in a gentleman’s wardrobe because

(A) it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative life style.

(B) its current revival gives a taste of the latest fashion.

(C) it can be an idea alternative to woolen clothes.

(D) it goes with wellington boots.