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、B、C、D四個選項中,選出最佳選項。AThe practice of magic includes special words, actions, and objects. Most magic involves a person called a magician, who claims to have supernatural powers. Magic words. To work most magic, the magician sings or speaks special words in a certain order. These words are called incantations or spells. Some spells form prayers to demons(魔鬼), spirits, or other supernatural forces. Many societies believe the magic will not work unless the magician recites the spells perfectly. Other magic words have no meaning, though they supposedly possess power when spoken by a magician.Magic actions acpany the words spoken in performing much magic. Many of these movements act out the desired effect of the magic. For example, a magician trying to make rain fall may sprinkle(灑) water on the ground. The magician39。s the best title of the passage? A.How Magic WorksB.The Power of Magic C.How to Practice Magic D.The Choice of Magicians BEvery culture has a recognized point when a child bees an adult, when rules must be followed and tests passed.In China, although teenagers can get their ID cards at 16, many only see themselves as an adult when they are 18. In the US, where everyone drives, the main step to the freedom of adult life is learning to drive. At 16, American teens take their driving test. When they have their license, they drive into the grown173。s like you39。t have a car,” she said.According to recent research, 41% of 16 to 19173。olds in the US own cars, up from 23% in 1985. Although, most of these cars are bought by parents, some teens get part173。t want them. But in rich suburban areas without subways, and where bicycles are more for fun than transportation, it is strange for a teenager not to have a car.But police say 16173。olds have almost three times more accidents than 18 to 19173。olds. This has made many parents pause before letting their kids drive.Julie Sussman, of Virginia, decided that her son Chad, 15, will wait until he is 17 to apply for his learner39。 decision, although it has caused some teasing from his friends. “They say that I am unlucky,” he said, “But I39。t really trust my friends on the road, either.” In China as more families get cars, more 18173。olds learn to drive. Will this bee a big step to being an adult?25.Which may serve as the best title of the article?A.Cars Helping You to Grow173。Up WorldC.Teenagers39。t really trust my friends…”, he meant that________.A.he might run into his friends if he drove B.he didn39。s developmentCI39。s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children aged 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America39。t turn the clock back, adults___ can still do plenty to help the next generation.At the top of the list is nurturing(培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build munities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs