Question

purpose for reading: while you are reading, pay attention to the historical evolution of jeans and their cultural significance. consider how jeans transformed from practical workwear to a global fashion icon and what factors influenced this change. ask yourself: \how does the author convey the journey of jeans through different eras?\
from the gold rush to fashion week
(1) jeans, the ubiquitous denim trousers that we see everywhere today, have a rich history that spans over a century. originating as a practical garment for miners during the gold rush era, they have transformed into a global fashion icon, reflecting the changing tides of culture and style.
(2) the journey of jeans begins in the 1850s, during the gold rush in the united states. miners in search of fortune required tough, durable clothing to withstand the rigorous demands of their work. recognizing this need, levi strauss, a german immigrant in san francisco, and jacob davis, a tailor, collaborated to craft a solution. they created pants reinforced with metal rivets at the stress points, a design feature that would become a hallmark of quality in denim
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how does paragraph 3 develop the central idea of the passage?

• it describes the influence of hollywood on the perception of jeans.
• it discusses the decline in popularity of jeans.
• it focuses on the technical advancements in jeans production.
• it details the economic impact of jeans in the fashion industry.

Explanation:

First, analyze each option:

• Option 1: If Paragraph 3 (assuming the relevant paragraph about Hollywood's influence) describes how Hollywood influenced people's view of jeans, this fits.
• Option 2: The passage doesn't discuss a decline in jeans' popularity. Eliminate.
• Option 3: It's not about technical advances in production. Eliminate.
• Option 4: It's not about economic impact on the fashion industry. Eliminate.

So the correct option is the one about Hollywood's influence on jeans' perception.

Answer:

A. It describes the influence of Hollywood on the perception of jeans.