AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!
Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut(初次登臺).
Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle.Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s profile.                
Earphones
These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s.They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players, giving these young people a plugged-in,cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears.      
Martian language
They have created their own code-like online language.It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand.This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers.                 
Self-Portrait
Saying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is routine for this generation.A little bit of narcissism (自戀) never hurts anyone.It helps them reflect a little on their own lives.But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.
Text-messaging
They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak.This is a generation that respects efficiency.However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.
小題1:Who are the intended readers of the passage?
A.TeensB.EducatorsC.SocialistsD.Parents
小題2:According to the passage , if you belong to the Gen-90s , you will ____________ .
A.just appreciate yourself and ignore others’ strengths.
B.make your presentation and have your own symbols and lifestyle.
C.have the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s.
D.like music and dance very much.
小題3:According to the text, the writer will choose ______ as a good example to the Gen-90.
A.Li Hua likes music and always wearing ipod
B.Zhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently.
C.Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends.
D.Fangfang likes being taken photos and often posting them on line.
小題4:According to this passage, which is FALSE?
A.Not all teens are cautious about posting photos.
B.They type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking.
C.The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as a necessary part of life.
D.They don’t use the cool and complex online language in formal writing.
小題5:The main idea of the passage is about________.
A.the Gen-90s’ happy life
B.the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s
C.the Gen-90s’unique lifestyle and some practical warnings
D.the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

小題1:A
小題2:B
小題3:B
小題4:D
小題5:C
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B.kids
C.boys
D.girls
小題2:
A.in
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