Slang is a popular, less official and often very current form of language. It is an important part of a living language and is constantly changing as language changes. Slang is often playful, direct and sometimes less respectful than the more official and traditional version of language. So now I'm going to lay it on you! To “lay it on” is American slang for “to tell” or “to explain.”

Slang can take many forms. For example, slang can be local to one city or area. In Washington, D.C. there is a whole set of slang to describe politics and business in the city. For example, the term POTUS stands for President of the United States. POTUS can often be found with his wife, FLOTUS, the first lady of the United States. “Inside the Beltway” is a popular expression that describes the area of Washington, D.C. The beltway is the large highway that circles the city.

The Internet has helped create a whole new kind of computer-related slang. An “angry fruit salad” is an expression that describes a Web site with too many bright colors. “Netiquette” is slang for correct behavior when using the Internet.

Young people often develop the latest slang. For example, to say Special English “rocks” or is “phat” means Special English is really great. A “kegger” is a party where beer is served.  If something is “wack” it is wild and crazy.

Different professions often have their own slang as well. For example, medical workers might refer to a complaining patient as a “gomer”.  A "tough stick" is someone whose veins are difficult to find when he or she needs to have blood taken.

No matter how well you speak English, there are always new and interesting slang words to discover. There are entire dictionaries for describing slang. Many experts do not even agree on what is and what is not slang. Often slang words later become a part of officially accepted language. Official or not, slang is an energetic and exciting part of the American language that continues to change. 

46. Which of the following is not true for slang compared with the official language?

  A. Playful   B. Direct   C. Less respectful   D. More official

47. It can be inferred from the passage that______.

  A. if you speak English very well, there is no problem for you to understand English speakers

  B. slang words are created by people in their daily life

  C. English speakers are clear whether it is a slang

  D. slang words will never be accepted as official language

48.Which of the following is not mentioned to have helped create slang?

  A. The internet.   B. Young people.   C. President of the United States.  D. Professions

49. Where do you think is the passage adapted from?

  A. A radio speech   B. A magazine.   C. A textbook.   D. A newspaper.

50. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A. What is slang?   B. Slang is popular.   C. Who creates slang?   D. Slang is a language.

It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible.Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel.It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether.
Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too.It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving.On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting.A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and calm so necessary in modern traffic condition.But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough.Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.
However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may be not able to stop in time.The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.It always amazes me that the highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies (奶奶).
An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings.Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive.Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users.It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.
【小题1】According to the passage, troubles on the road are often caused by        .

A.road conditions B.the speed of modern life
C.the large number of carsD.the behavior of the drivers
【小题2】In the writer’s opinion,        .
A.drivers should show road politeness properly.
B.strict traffic rules are badly needed
C.unskillful drivers should be punished
D. drivers should avoid traffic jams
【小题3】The underlined word “give-and-take” in the passage means        .
A.politeness and impoliteness
B.willingness to give in to each other’s wishes
C.offering help to others as much as possible
D.good manners and bad manners
【小题4】What is the best title of the passage?
A.Road Politeness                      B.Traffic Problems
C Bad Manners on the Road               D.Good Drivers and Bad Driver

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误,对标有题号的每一行作出判断;若无错误,在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√);若有错误(每行只有一个错误),则按下列情况改正;
  该行多一个词:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉,在该行右边横线上写出该词,并也用斜线划掉。
  该行缺一个词;把缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
  该行错一个词:把错的词下划一横线,在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
  注意:原行没有错的不要改。
I visit the zoo yesterday, but I was very unhappy and                  76.______
angry with the things that I saw. The large animals were                          77.______
in small cages. The lion was walking back and forth. It was                     78.______
completely bored. The tiger was asleep all afternoon. I saw               79______
people feeding to the fish, they were throwing rice and meat                    80.______
into the pond, that could kill the fish, but no one tried to                         81.______
stop them. When I had drink at the zoo restaurant, the waiter                   82.______
served me rude. Outside the restaurant, the rubbish bins were                   83.______
full and rubbish was blowing everywhere. It seems that the               84.______
zoo is not look after the animals or the visitors very well.            85.______

Scholarship Application Tips in 2013 for college students

·Before you apply

1. Work hard to get good grades. Don’t sweat about one bad grade, but always strive(力求)to do your best.

2. Get involved, and stay involved, in extracurricular(课外的)activities. Sports, clubs, drama, bands and orchestras-these often count toward a student’s overall scholarship application evaluation. The same goes for paid (or unpaid) work experience.

3. Begin your scholarship research early-by your sophomore(大学二年级)or junior year of high school, if possible. Make special note of application deadlines, as they can vary from late summer to late spring.

4. Apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible(符合条件的)for-several smaller scholarships can add up to a lot of money.

·During the application process

1. Read the supplementary materials that come with scholarship application forms to better understand the program’s focus (community service, subject interest). Try to answer the questions with the focus area in mind.

2. Answer questions as they are asked. Don’t got off topic.

3. If there is a financial component to the application, make sure you get accurate and complete information from all appropriate sources to ensure your eligibility.

4. Take your time. Write down everything you can think of for each question, then set the application aside for a day so you can look everything over again before you send it off.

5. Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your application, especially if you are applying online. Computer systems can get clogged(阻塞的)with the large volume of applicants hoping to submit their qualifications during the last few days and hours before a deadline.

6. If a third party has to complete part of your application, such as providing a letter of recommendation, make sure you ask them early on and remind them as often as necessary to ensure they provide you with the necessary materials.

7. Last but not least, review your application with your parents to make sure you haven’t left out any important details.

Good luck to the students applying for the 2013 scholarship programs!

1.Before you apply for a scholarship, it’s best to       .

A.pay more attention to grades than to extracurricular activities

B.focus on only one scholarship application

C.get as much work experience as possible

D.begin your preparation as early as possible

2. When answering questions on the application form, you should       .

A.focus on the subject you are interested in

B.answer to the point

C.list your advantages

D.prove your abilities

3.The author suggests that applicants should      .

A.submit the application in the few days

B.double-check their application with their parents

C.complete and submit the application in one day

D.avoid submitting the application online

 

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