Reading comprehension.Answer the followi

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问题：

Reading comprehension.

Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may
read the questions first.)

jaguar n.a type of large,yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of
          the U.S. and in Central and South America.
jargon 1 n.speech that doesn't make sense.2 n.an unknown language that seems strange or impossible
          to understand 3 n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a
           mixture of French and English. 4 n the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report
           on computers was filled with jargon.
jaunt 1 n.a trip taken for fun.2.v. to go on a brief pleasant trip:We jaunted to the country last Saturday.
javelin 1 n.a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in New Orleans and is characterized by
          rhythmic beats.2 n. popular dance music influenced by jazz.3 n.slang empty talk.4 adj. of or
           like jazz:a jazz band,jazz records.
jennet   n. a small Spanish horse.

1. Which meaning of the work javelin is used in the sentence below?
At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.

A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4

2. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below?
Doctors often speak in medical jargon.

A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4

3. What does the work jazz mean in the following sentence?
Don't give me that jazz, far I am a practical person.

A. rhythmic beats
B. a type of music
C. a kind of dance
D. meaningless talk