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人与社会——服饰变迁
If you travel back to 1930s Shanghai, you will find most Chinese women wearing a similar kind of dress—qipao (also known as Cheongsam). It’s the traditional clothing of Chinese women in China and around the world. It was formed in the 1920s.
Qipao is a long, figure - fitting (修身的) dress that was from gowns* worn by the Manchu women in the Qing Dynasty. The early kind was a wide gown with long sleeves (袖子).
Then, about 100 years ago, the modern kind of qipao was invented. It is mainly made of silk. The cut of qipao is improved so that the dress becomes more close - fitting. The two sides show the beauty of Chinese women. And also, modern qipao keeps something traditional to show the beauty of Chinese culture.
Nowadays, qipao is worn by Chinese women on formal occasions (正式场合), as well as in daily activities. In different seasons, qipao can go well with different clothes like coats and sweaters. The bride, a woman who is getting married, often greets the guests wearing a piece of red qipao which is a symbol of happiness and good luck.
Mixing the clothing style in the East and the West, China’s dress—qipao, is now known to the world. Many international designers get great ideas from it and put the ideas on different fashion shows.
* A gown is a dress, usually a long dress, which women wear on formal occasions.
1. When was qipao formed?It was formed in the 1920s.
2. What was the characteristic (特点) of the early kind of qipao in the Qing Dynasty?It was a wide gown with long sleeves.
3. Where do people wear qipao nowadays?They wear qi pao on formal occasions and in daily activities.
4. Why does the bride often greet the guests wearing a piece of red qipao?Because it's a symbol of happiness and good luck.
5. What do you think of today’s qipao?It spreads Chinese culture to the world. (答案合理即可)

答案： 1. It was formed in the 1920s. 2. It was a wide gown with long sleeves. 3. They wear qi pao on formal occasions and in daily activities. 4. Because it's a symbol of happiness and good luck. 5. It spreads Chinese culture to the world. (答案合理即可)