To begin with, “cool” was just a word to describe the weather. In the past century, however, “cool” has become richer in meaning. ___1___ 

In the 1930s, being “cool” became a top word of praise in American slang (俚语). ___2___ The word soon showed more meanings, including calm, wise, fashionable and more, according to the magazine Humanities.

 ___3___ According to Joel Dinerstein, a professor at Tulane University, today’s “cool” is all about being caring. To be cool is to know and care about what is happening in the world. His students now believe that a person is cool if they care about environment or do charity work.

Another study found the key of “cool” lies in the will to stick to one’s own choice in life. The study pointed out that cool people always choose their own paths whatever others think. ___4___ You must make sure your behaviors are proper and are not being over done.

So, what does it really mean to be cool for teenagers? According to a latest survey done by some middle schools in Chengdu, most students believe that true coolness comes from knowing the importance of safety and responsibility. It also comes from making choices that make you have a better future. ___5___ It means to live a life with passion (激情) no matter what happens.

A. But this doesn’t mean you don’t need to follow the social rules.

B. Fast forward to today, “cool” has had a big change from the past.

C. It is now not only a word, but a style, an attitude and even a life philosophy.

D. The real “cool” ones are those who will not be beaten by failures but keep trying.

E. Back in the day, being cool meant being a bit cold toward others but in an attractive way.

1.1.

A

B

C

D

解析：选C。承上启下题，前文提到 “cool” 含义变得更丰富，C 选项 “不仅是词，更是风格、态度、人生哲学” 承接 “含义丰富”，进一步阐释其延伸意义，衔接自然。

2.2.

A

B

C

D

解析：选E。细节匹配题，空格前说明 20 世纪 30 年代 “cool” 是美国俚语中的赞美词，E 选项 “那时，‘酷’意味着对他人略显冷淡却有魅力” 具体解释当时 “cool” 的含义，符合 “过去的含义” 这一语境。

3.3.

A

B

C

D

解析：选B。段落主旨题，前文讲 20 世纪 30 年代的含义，后文讲如今 “cool” 的核心是 “关心他人”，B 选项 “如今‘cool’与过去大不相同” 起到过渡作用，引出下文对当代 “cool” 含义的介绍。

4.4.

A

B

C

D

解析：选A。转折补充题，前文说 “酷的人坚持自己的选择”，A 选项 “但这并不意味着不用遵守社会规则” 通过转折补充说明，避免观点绝对化，且与后文 “行为恰当、不过分” 形成逻辑呼应。

5.5.

A

B

C

D

解析：选D。细节拓展题，空格前点明青少年眼中 “酷” 的内涵（安全、责任、对未来的选择），D 选项 “不被失败打败、坚持不懈” 是对 “酷” 的进一步拓展，且与后文 “满怀激情生活” 衔接，丰富 “酷” 的核心特质。