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    　　Languages keeps evolving(进化、发展), and English is no exception．It is a language that embraces(欣然接受)new words that may be cool today but gone tomorrow．

    　　There are, however, some words and phrases that have stood the test of time．OK, which has become the international standard for expressing agreement, is a good example．

    　　But why is this rather odd(奇怪的)expression so popular and so useful when we could use any number of other words to say the same thing?

    　　Writing in The Times, Allen Metcalf, author of OK：The Improbable Story of America’s Greatest Word, writes：“What OK provided that the others did not was neutrality(中性), a way to express agreement without having to offer an opinion．”

    　　For example, if someone asks you “Shall we go for a walk after lunch?” you can simply respond “OK”．There you go－no extra opinions．Just straight, plain old OK．

    　　So just where did this rather curious expression come from? The origins of OK have been widely disputed(辩论，争论)．Some people have guessed that OK was the name of a person or a product．

    　　Speakers of many different languages have had their say on this question, keen to claim the term as their own．

    　　Writing an article for London’s Metro newspaper, Metcalf states：‘O and K are present in every language of the world, as expressions that can be abbreviated(缩写)OK．” For example：French－“O qu-oui”, “yes indeed”; German－“Ohne Korrektur”,“ without correction needed”; and in Latin or Greek, “Olla kalla”, “all good”．

    　　But, does it sound a little too informal with this popular little expression?

    　　Apparently not．

    　　In a speech where he stated that his election(当选)would not be a radical(激进的)result to all problems, President Obama said：“…even though I am president…, AI-Qaida is still a threat(威胁)and that we cannot pretend somehow that because Barack Hussein Obama got elected as president, suddenly everything’s going to be OK,” he said．

    　　So, there you go, straight from the president．It’s OK to say OK, and thanks to the expression’s widespread usage across the world, you can be understood anywhere．

    (1)

    Using the example of Obama, the author wants to show that _________．

    [　　]

    A．

    there is still a long way to go to defeat Al-Qaida

    B．

    Obama likes to use OK when he speaks

    C．

    OK is widely used even on formal occasions

    D．

    the use of OK is encouraged in formal speech

    (2)

    According to Allen Metcalf, OK differs from other terms to express agreement, which of the following opinions is true?

    [　　]

    A．

    It is easiest way to say．

    B．

    It doesn’t need emotion．

    C．

    It is the most commonly used．

    D．

    It doesn’t use in the formal speech．

    (3)

    What is the best title for the passage?

    [　　]

    A．

    Why OK is OK everywhere?

    B．

    It’s OK to say OK in the world．

    C．

    Where did OK come from?

    D．

    Everything is going to be OK．

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    Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though they're losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens?
    Maybe you're starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注)for many teens. Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.
    Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty begins, the body starts producing hormones（荷尔蒙）. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional(情绪的)changes.
    Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.
    Recognize you're not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common.
    Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that they're not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development.
    Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.
    Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint, music, or other art forms. Put your feelings into your artwork.
    【小题1】When puberty begins, many teens feel__________.

    A．unhappyB．angry
    C．joyfulD．emotional
    【小题2】The underlined word “puberty” in the passage probably means “       ”
    A．成长期B．青春期C．情绪化D．变化期
    【小题3】 _______may not make some teens be in bad moods.
    A．Study pressure
    B．Getting good grades
    C．The sense of distance from parents
    D．Missing old friends
    【小题4】It’s easier to deal with your mood changes by ___________.
    ①realizing they are common
    ②explaining your feelings to people you trust
    ③playing computer games
    ④being creative
    ⑤breaking school rules
    ⑥getting enough sleep
    A．①②③④B．①②③⑥
    C．①②④⑥D．①③④⑤
    【小题5】The passage is mainly for ________.
    A．parentsB．teenagers
    C．teachersD．doctors

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    Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though they're losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens?
    Maybe you're starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注)for many teens.
    Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.
    Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty（青春期）begins, the body starts producing hormones（荷尔蒙）. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional(情绪的)changes.
    Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.
    Recognize you're not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common.
    Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that they're not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development.
    Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.
    Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint, music, or other art forms. Put your feelings into your artwork.

    小题1:When puberty begins, many teens feel__________.
    A．unhappyB．angryC．joyfulD．emotional
    小题2:_______may not make some teens be in bad moods.
    A．Study pressureB．Getting good grades
    C．The sense of distance from parentsD．Missing old friends
    小题3: It’s easier to deal with your mood changes by ___________.
    ①realizing they are common     ②explaining your feelings to people you trust
    ③playing computer games        ④being creative
    ⑤breaking school rules         ⑥getting enough sleep
    A．①②③④B．①②③⑥
    C．①②④⑥D．①③④⑤

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