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(C) "Jim, I'll see you at the gym." Two words, Jim--short for James—and gym—short for gymnasium—have the same sound, words called homophones (a Greek word meaning "same sound"). There is no confusion about the name Jim, but the word gym can be confusing depending on who is using it.       The Greek word gymnasium literally meant "naked training" in ancient Greece. School boys were sent to gymnasia (a plural of gymnasium) to learn to read and write, study physical therapy to help the infirm and sick, and cultivate their own health and strength through regular exercise. Physical exercise included such activities as self-defense, boxing, gymnastics, and dance, all usually practiced without wearing clothes. Centuries later, the word gymnasium was used in many European countries like Germany or modern Greece to mean a secondary school, especially one that prepared students for academic training leading to university study rather than a craft or trade. "Gymnasium" still retains this meaning in those countries today. Thus, a "gym" in written English refers to a place to exercise within a school whereas a "gym" in written German describes a junior or senior high school.     By the mid-19th century, German educators advocated building large rooms onto schools for the purpose of in-school physical exercise. This idea quickly spread through Germany and other central and northern European countries where the weather is inclement through much of the year. At about the same time, gymnasia were introduced into the United States, where they were well received. As a bonus, most gymnasia can be and are often used to hold whole-school meetings and events. Today, nearly every school and college in the developed world includes a gymnasium.    Unfortunately, despite the obvious benefits that exercise can bring, many school districts in Taiwan are downplaying the use of gymnasia for exercise. School administrators should remember the saying, "Health is wealth." (教二)
53.What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
(A) To give definitions of "gymnasium" in different languages and times.
(B) To explain the development and history of building gymnasia.
(C) To urge educational authorities to build larger gymnasia.
(D) To give an example of homophones.

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答案：A
難度：困難0.333333
統計：A(1),B(1),C(0),D(0),E(0)

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