But many teenagers also think being smart is cool.Chess and other thinking games have been becoming more popular in schools.
“Call it the Harry Potterization of America—a time when being smart is the new cool,”writes journalist Joe Sunnen.
[语篇解读] “酷”到底意味着什么?本文追寻不同时代人们对“酷”的理解,到如今“Lady嘎嘎”“乔布斯”等,向我们展示了“酷”的变化。
1.What does the article mainly talk about?
A.The origin of the word “cool”.
B.The kinds of people who are “cool”.
C.The changing meaning of the word “cool”.
D.How to be a “cool” person.
【解析】 主旨大意题。由全文可知本文主要讨论了“酷”一词的意思的变化。
【答案】 C
2.If you were considered “cool” in Africa in the 15th century,you________.
A.thought and acted differently from the majority
B.had a calm and quiet attitude towards life
C.didn't observe rules or authorities
D.had all kinds of “bad” manners
【解析】 细节理解题。由文中第四段“coolness is a positive quality which combines calmness,silence,and life.” 可知B项正确。
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