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2020.12.26真题

In many countries, people wear more western-style clothes (suits and jeans) than their traditional clothes. Why? Is it a positive or negative development?

满分词汇：

vice versa反之亦然

modernity n. 现代性

intensify v. 加剧

expose v. 曝光

advent n. 出现

versatile adj. 多用的

原因段1：

The inevitable trend of globalization today, which so far has more to do with Western culture, ideas, and commodities entering Eastern markets than vice versa, has popularized western cultures - including clothing - in large areas of the global East. Specifically, western clothing, which is deeply tied to perceptions of modernity, is seen as more modern and thereby more suited to the current era. This has been intensified by the popularity of Western media - movies, television shows, magazines, which had a significant role in exposing and popularizing Western clothing, especially among youth abroad.

原因段2：

The introduction western outfits to the East are relatively recent compared to the advent of local fashions that are sometimes hundreds (or thousands) of years old, which means such outfits are perceived to be more versatilewithout too much religious significance attached. Examples can be found in various communities where Western clothing is used for everyday wear and business, while local clothing is reserved for special occasions (religious holidays or weddings).