25.What did shoes often show in ancient times?

A. The rich resources.

B. People's different beliefs.

C. People's status in society.

D. The changeable climates.

26.What does the underlined word "chic" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. Valuable.

B. Convenient.

C. Fashionable.

D. Comfortable.

27.Before mechanical shoemaking appeared, _____.

A.shoes were often very difficult for people to wear

B.all the shoe patterns made by the Greeks were the same

C.the only function of footwear was to protect people's feet

D.people wore the same-shaped shoes on their two feet

28.How does the text mainly develop?

A. By providing examples.

B. By making comparisons.

C. By following the order of time.

D. By following the order of importance.