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20.Change is one of the common facts of life.Most of us have seen a number of changes in our own lives from simple things like fashion trends and entertainment to big changes in technology.
Language,too,has experienced change and continues to develop.The continuous change is what keeps languages alive.
Slang is a way in which languages can transform and are renewed.Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in a language.Some consider slang to be witty (言辞巧妙的) and clever,adding spice to the informal written and spoken language.Walt Whitman described slang as"the start of imagination and humor,breathing into its nostrils (鼻孔) the breath of life".However,others criticize its use,believing that it weakens the language.
The spoken English language of today's younger generation is filled with slang words and expressions.These lively words and phrases are an example of how language plants its own seeds of change that develop within social circumstances.
Sometimes slang is the use of a word that is already in the standard dictionary,for example,lift (to pick up or raise) is given a new meaning,such as"to steal"; or hunk (a large piece of something) has now become"a handsome man".Other times,slang is an invented word,such as chocoholic,which means"a person who loves chocolate".Other invented words are mula,which means"money"and airhead,which means"a person who is stupid".
Now,you'll understand your friends if they say something like,"I was such an airhead to think that I could get away with lifting a whole box of chocolates from the store just because I was all out of mula."

65.What was Whitman's attitude towards slang?B
A.He was doubtful about it.
B.He thought highly of it.
C.He showed no interest in it.
D.He was against the use of it.
66.The underlined word"spice"in the third paragraph probably means"C".
A.damage          
B.difficulty        
C.fun             
D.sugar
67.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?D
A."Hunk"is an invented word.
B.Slang cannot be found in the dictionary.
C.An"airhead"refers to a person out of money.
D.People hold different opinions towards slang.
68.What's the main idea of the passage?A
A.An introduction to slang.
B.The change of language.
C.The use of slang.
D.The origin of slang.

分析 本文主要讲述了随着生活的变化,语音也在随着改变,其中俚语是使语言变得生动有趣的最大促进者.

解答 65-68:BCDA
65.B  推理判断题 根据文章第三段最后一句However提示可知,前后两种观点是相反的,且后一种观点为others criticize its use,由此可以推断出Walt Whitman的态度是肯定的,故答案为B
66.C  词义猜测题 根据文章第三段第三句Some consider slang to be witty (言辞巧妙的) and clever可知,spice此处相当于fun,故答案为C
67.D 细节理解题 根据文章第三段的However提示可知,前后两种观点是相反的,由此可知,人们对俚语的态度各有不同,故答案为D
68.A 主旨大意题 根据对文章的整体理解可知,本文主要讲述了随着生活的变化,语音也在随着改变,其中俚语是使语言变得生动有趣的最大促进者,故答案为A

点评 做阅读时经常犯错的主要原因是,仅凭读过文章后残留在脑海中的一丝印象来勾选答案,这样便很容易掉入出题人故意设布下的题目陷阱.所谓阅读理解,对于题目的理解一定要忠实于原文,因此,每一道题都应该与原文作全面的对比与核查,再得出答案.也就是说,阅读理解的每一道题目,在原文都应该有明确的出处,我们把这一出处叫做原文相关句,(1)排除与原文相关句主题不一致的选项(2)排除与原文相关句态度相反的选项  (3)排除用于过于极端或负面的选项(4)注意结合文章主旨和主题去排除.

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