Ode to Joy (《欢乐颂》)，a 42-episodes TV series, is about five young women living on the 22nd floor of Shanghai’s “Ode to Joy” high-rise community. They become friends while pursuing love and career advancement. Since its appearance on April 18, Ode to Joy has been praised for its realistic description of the hidden struggles of city life. “The audience can relate to the characters since their experiences can be traced back to real life too，” commented the Dahe Daily. “Even better, female audiences can find themselves in one or two of the characters because the characters embody feminine archetypes (原型）found throughout the society.” But the idea of following a group of women as they lead a city life is hardly a pioneering concept. In many ways, Ode to Joy resembles American TV series like Sex and the City (1998-2004) and Desperate Housewives (2004-2012). These two series were praised for their feminist themes, but they also employed well-known female archetypes to illustrate the range of dilemmas women face. Deborah A. Macey, a communications professor at Saint Louis University in the US, divides these archetypes up into four ways: the iron maiden, the sex object, the child，and the mother. “The iron maiden is portrayed as masculine and career-oriented. The sex object owns her sexuality and genuinely loves her body. The child archetype is naive, optimistic, and dim-witted. The mother archetype connects the characters in the series and serves as the dominant storyteller,” Macey said on the online media forum “In Media Res”.

      Sounds familiar? Yes, these features can be seen in the characters of Ode toJoy. Andy (Liu Tao), for instance, partly embodies the iron maiden role. She's super smart, rational and direct. She moves from the US to Shanghai and takes the position of CFO at a top Chinese company. Fan Shengmei (Jiang Xin) can be seen as the “mother” in the series. Despite the fact that she s in charge of her own family issues，she takes her friends under her wing and stands up for them. Qu Xiaoxiao (Wang ziwen), the sexy and beautiful girl born with silver spoon, perfectly illustrates what is bitter-sweet relationship between friends and lovers. With that being said. Ode to Joy doesn't lack creativity. It assigns the “child” role to two characters-the straightforward, naive Qiu Yingying (Yang Zi), and the good-tempered, hard-working Guan Ju'er (Qiao Xin).

    But this category of TV series has its risks. Having five main characters means the drama isn’t story-driven but character-driven. “It’s not something you often see in Chinese TV dramas，” Yuan Zidan, Ode to Joy’s screenwriter, told Changjiang Daily. “But we want to challenge the norms.”

28. Which of the following is NOT the reason why the audiences like Ode to Joy?

     A. Many famous actors and actresses starred in Ode to Joy.

     B.Female audiencc can find themselves in its characters.

     C.The lives of the characters can be traced back to real life..

     D It describes the real hidden life of those who are struggling in big cities.

29. According to Deborah A. Macey, Fan Shengmei in Ode to Joy is the_______________                            archetype.

       A. iron maiden         B. child        C. mother          D. sex object

30.What does the underlined word “embody” mean in Paragraph 1?

      A.illustrate        B. classify      C. indicate D. recognize

 31. What can we infer from the passage?

     A .Ode to Joy is the first TV series to show a group of women’s life in the city.

     B..Ode to Joy is not a traditional Chinese drama because it is character-driven.

   C. The characters in Ode to Joy arc the same with those in Sex and Cify and Desperate Housewives.

   D. Andy  fully illustrates the iron maiden who is both masculine and career-oriented.

It is amazing to note that the Internet is still such a new device, and yet it is one of the fastest and most powerful media tools. But think about it for a moment. On the Internet, a big online company can be run by only two guys in their garage. So it is only reasonable then, that people shopping online would be a little leery of the security levels.

Internet giants such as Microsoft knew consumer confidence was the key to getting virtual（虚拟的）shopping off the ground, and they work hard to make people feel safe to shop online.

   Credit card companies, too, quickly saw the potential for online shopping, and have installed things like online shopping insurance for people. If you ever have a problem with your online credit purchases, many credit card companies will happily refund（退还）your money and then set their claws on the company that wronged you. Now that’s buying power!

There are other bonuses for online shoppers, of course. No line-ups, for one. No annoying mall shopping carts with broken wheels and kids crying because their parents won’t get them what they want.

  When shopping online, consumers can sit down, have a coffee, and wear their slippers, not having to worry about their hair or parking, and just clicking through sale after sale. Comparison shopping couldn’t be any easier. And thanks to courier companies（快递公司）getting in on the act, you never need to wait longer than a day or two to get those all important purchases delivered right to your door.

    No wonder so many companies are shaking their heads at traditional advertising and instead looking to the “virtual” world to attract online shoppers.

21. The underlined word “leery” in the first paragraph means _________.

A. distrustful        B. confident        C. hopeful        D. disappointed

22. Consumer confidence in online shopping mainly relies on________.

     A. shopping freedom                       B. shopping convenience

     C. Internet access                    D. shopping security

23. Which groups of words would the writer use to describe current online shopping?

     A. Adventurous, enjoyable, fast, unreal   B. Unsafe, cheap, slow, convenient

     C. Safe, convenient, fast, comfortable    D. Reliable, popular, convenient, slow

24. The following companies are thought to have made contributions to the popularity      of online shopping EXCEPT ________.

   A. Internet companies             B. advertising companies

   C. courier companies              D. credit card companies

25. What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To advise.           B. To give instructions.    C. To advertise.  D. To inform.

    Air is all around us. It is around us as we walk and play. From the time we were born, air is around us on every side. When we sit down, it is around us. We live in air.

    All living things need air. Living things cannot live without air. We can go without food or water for a few days, but we cannot live for more than a few minutes without air. We take in air. When we are working or running, we need more air. When we are asleep, we need less air.

    We live in air, but we cannot see it. We can only feel it. We can feel it when it is moving. Moving air is called wind. How can you make air move? Here is one way. Hold an open book in your hands in front of your face. Close it quickly. What can you feel? What you feel is the air.

(  ) 36. When one is born,       will be around him.

    A. mother                 B. air                   C. water                     D. food

(  ) 37. When we are asleep, we also need       air.

    A. few                       B. much                     C. a little    D. more

(  ) 38. If there is no air, we can only live       .

    A. for a few minutes         B. for half an hour   C. for ten minutes  D. for a day

(  ) 39.. when air moves,  it is called     .

    A. rain                       B. ice           C. bird                D. wind

(  ) 40. We can        air when it moves.

    A. smell                    B. see              C. feel                 D. hold

     "I wish that in one instant I could tell you of my safe arrival, but we are 3,000 miles apart and must wait four long weeks to hear from each other." Samuel Morse was 20 when he wrote this sentence in a letter to his mother in 1811. He was in London studying art. She was at the home in Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA, where he had been born. Perhaps it was at the moment of writing the letter that young Morse first had the wish to bridge space with flying words. This wish was later to give the world the electric telegraph (电报).

        He returned in 1815 to work on history painting much admired in Europe. Morse completed an oil painting The House of Representatives, expecting that this would bring him fame(名声). But there was hardly any demand in the United States for history painting, and he unwillingly started to support himself by painting portraits(肖像画). He was often close to poverty during his career as an artist.

        During a voyage from Europe to America in 1832, Morse met Thomas Jackson, a scientist who had recently attended lectures on electricity in Paris. Conversations with Jackson made the artist believe that an electrical current could be used for communication. During the rest of the voyage he worked excitedly on drawings for his plan. After his arrival home, he abandoned his artistic career to give his full attention to the project.

        Morse had an inventive mind but little knowledge of electricity. He did years of work and study to perfect his invention. In 1837 he applied for a patent on the American Electromagnetic Telegraph. He went to England, France, and Russia asking for aid for his invention but met with failure there as at home. People admired his courage in the face of poverty and disappointment. Finally in 1843 the United States Congress provided Morse with $30,000 to build a line from Washington to Baltimore.

        In May 1844 the first message was flashed over this wire. Newspapers, railroads, and businesses quickly found use for the telegraph, which for the first time created a global community.

21. According to Paragraph 1, Morse probably thought                 .

   A. communication by letter was not convenient

   B. it was amazing to communicate by telegraph

   C. life in London was not as happy as he expected

   D. he should return to America to care for his mother

22. After returning from Europe in 1815, Morse                 .

   A. became famous thanks to his The House of Representatives

   B. found Americans had little interest in history painting

   C. got very curious about painting portraits for others

   D. led an easy and peaceful life on the whole

23. The third paragraph is about how Morse                 .

   A. painted the first telegraph

   B. got the idea for his invention

   C. became an expert on electricity

   D. learned from a scientist from Paris

24. What is the best title of the text?

   A. Samuel Morse: From Home to World

   B. Samuel Morse: From Poverty to Fame

   C. Samuel Morse: From Artist to Inventor

   D. Samuel Morse: From Europe to America

If you visit a supermarket in the UK in March or April, you will notice a strange thing: Shelf after shelf is filled with large, brightly-colored eggs.

Look a little 41. ________ (close) and you will discover something else. These eggs aren’t real. In fact, they 42. ________ (make) of chocolate. And that can mean only one thing — it’s Easter time again.

Easter is a festival 43. ________ has been celebrated in Britain for thousands of years. These days we mark the occasion (场合) by 44. ________ (give) each other chocolate eggs, or Easter eggs. But what are the roots of this 45. ________ (tradition) event?

For Christian people Easter is a religious festival. According 46. ________ the Bible, Jesus Christ was killed by the Romans 47. ________ came back to life three days later. That is 48. ________ Easter is seen as a time of rebirth.

However, some people suggest that Easter has its origins in pre-Christian times. They say that the very earliest societies celebrated the end of winter and the beginning of spring — the time 49. ________ life returns to the land.

Whatever its origins, Easter is big business. The UK’s biggest retailer (零售商) of Easter eggs sold more than 20 million units last year and some Easter eggs 50. ________ cost more than £20!

   What would it take to persuade you to exercise? A desire to lose weight or improve your figure? To keep you away from diseases? To live to a healthy old age? You'd think any of those reasons would be enough to get Americans exercising. Yet a vast majority of Americans have thus far failed to swallow the "exercise pill".

Now a research by psychologists strongly suggests it's time to think of current well-being（幸福）and happiness as motivators for exercise instead of future health, weight loss and body image.

Dr. Segar, one of the researchers, believes that immediate rewards are more motivating than distant ones. "People who say they exercise for the quality of life exercise more over the course of a year than those who say they value exercise for its health benefits." He said. '

Other studies have shown that what keeps people moving depends on age, sex and life circumstances. For those of college age, physical attractiveness typically heads the list of reasons to begin exercising, although what keeps them going seems to be the stress relief that a regular exercise program provides. The elderly, on the other hand, may get started because of health concerns. But often what keeps them exercising are the friendships and sense of community that may otherwise be missing from their lives. Improving daily well-being is the most influential factor for the women. Men indicate they are motivated by more distant health benefits, but this may be because men feel less comfortable discussing their mental health needs.

"Exercise should be encouraged but the emphasis on weight loss, disease prevention and healthy aging should be reduced." Dr. Segar concluded. "Exercise can make people feel more energetic, less stressed and, yes, happier."

24. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?

A. Be free from diseases. B. Take some diet pills.

C. Improve their figure. D. Keep physically active.

25.  According to the passage, which of the following persons may exercise more in a year?

A. Jane, who decides to lose weight.

B. David, who exercises for future health.

C. Mary, who enjoys exercising with her son..

D. Mark, who is suffering from a serious illness.

26. According to Paragraph 4, which group of people tends to exercise for friendship?

A. Men. B. Women. C. The elderly. D. College students.

27. What is the author mainly arguing in the passage?

A. Immediate rewards of exercise should be emphasized.

B. Distant benefits should be the motivators for exercise.

C. Feeling relaxed is more important than future health.

D. Men and women take exercise for different purposes.

Countless people appear in your life---familiar or strange, close or distant. Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there to serve some sort of   36  , to teach you a lesson, or to help you   37   who you are or who you want to become. You never think about who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbor, co-worker, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger), but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment they will   38   your life in some way.

And sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful and unfair at first, but with more   39   you find that without overcoming those difficulties you would have   40   realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens   41   or by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and complete stupidity all occur to   42   the limits of your soul.   43   these small tests whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved（铺设）, straight, flat road to   44  . It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and   45  . The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you become.

Even the   46   experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant(伤心的) and important ones. If someone hurts you,   47   you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back   48  , not only because they love you, but because   49  , they are teaching you to love and how to open your   50   and eyes to things.

Make every day count.   51   every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to   52  , and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have   53   right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. You can make your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no  54  .

Most importantly, if you LOVE someone, tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in   55  . And learn a lesson in life each day that you live.

That’s the story of life.

36. A. people               B. intention                   C. purpose                    D. advantage

37. A. figure out          B. let out                      C. give out                   D. hold out

38. A. create               B. affect                       C. challenge                  D. rescue

39. A. consideration     B. explanation               C. expectation               D. instruction

40.   A. ever                 B. never                      C. already                   D. almost

41. A. on purpose        B. by itself                    C. on principle                     D. by accident

42. A. set                    B. reach                       C. test                          D. exceed

43. A. Despite             B. Without                    C. For                         D. With

44. A. anywhere          B. somewhere               C. nowhere                   D. everywhere

45. A. pointless            B. bored                       C. undeserved               D. meaningful

46. A. good                 B. different                   C. pleasant                    D. bad    

47. A. watches            B. loves                        C. understands                     D. betrays   

48. A. temporarily       B. eventually                 C. unconditionally          D. cautiously

49. A. in a way            B. on the way               C. under way                D. by the way

50. A. mouth               B. heart                        C. mind                        D. emotion

51. A. Expand             B. Adjust                      C. Expect                            D. Appreciate 

52. A. obviously        B. entirely                     C. previously               D. casually

53. A. every           B. each                         C. proper                      D. exact

54. A. ambition            B. hatred                      C. beliefs                      D. regrets

55. A. future               B. store                        C. existence                  D. time

 —Mr. Smith, when can I go to America?  

   —I’ve made a ________ for you on the morning flight.

A. regulation         B. presentation            C. reservation            D. contribution

The co­founder of Apple died on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 ____61_____ the age of fifty­six.He had fought for years against cancer.People _____62_______(gather)outside his house in Palo Alto, California, and Apple stores around the world.

Steve Jobs ____63____( adopt) by an accountant and her husband.They supported __64__ early interest in electronics.Steve Jobs and his friend Steve Wozniak started Apple Computer — now just called Apple — in 1976.They stayed at the company until 1985 __65__ Steve Wozniak returned to college and Steve Jobs left because of _____66____(quantity）of disagreements with  the CEO.

Mr Jobs rejoined Apple in 1997 after it bought the Next Computer company that he formed.He helped remake Apple from a business that was in bad shape then to one of the most ____67_____(value) companies in the world today.

President Obama said in a statement, “By making computers personal and _____68_____（put） the Internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but fun.” David Carroll, a professor in New York City, says, “He probably will be regarded as __69__ industrial giant (巨人) on a level of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.” Steve Wozniak considered his longtime friend a “great visionary (梦想家) and leader” and a “marketing genius”, __70__ (speak) on CNN．

My day started just like all the other days for the past 15 years. While on the train I would always choose a seat away from the crowd ___21___ I can read the newspaper in peace. Today the train was unusually ___22___. With hesitation I sat down in the only seat available beside a middle-aged man with his head ___23___, lost in his thought.

    Soon I found myself ___24___ why he didn’t even see me sit next to him? I tried to ___25___ it and started to read my paper; however, a ___26___ kept forcing me to talk to this man.

    I eventually ___27___ an excuse to ask him a question. He looked really ___28___ as he still had some tears rolling down his face though he attempted to ___29___ them away. I couldn’t describe how I feel seeing someone in so much ___30___.

    We talked for about 20 minutes and in the end he seemed to be ___31___, and thanked me for being an angel to take the time to ___32___. I was glad I listened to the voice that day.

Several weeks had passed when I noticed a(n) ___33___ on my desk. It was not addressed to anyone and only had the word “Angel” written on it. Inside there was a letter from the man I met on the train ___34___ me again for talking to him and ___35___ his life that day.

Apparently he had some very ___36___ personal problems that he was planning to end his ___37___ that day. In his letter he went on to explain that I was an angel to ___38___ him from taking his life.

I don’t know what the voice was that made me take a chance and talk to a ___39___. But I do know that it made a ___40___ in someone’s life that day.

21. A. though                            B. so                           C. if                                    D. unless

22. A. full                            B. slow                    C. modern                        D. early

23. A .up                         B. back                       C. down                             D. around

24. A. asking                         B. discovering              C. accepting                      D. wondering

25. A. explain                     B. make                 C. repeat                            D. forget

26. A. goal                        B. voice                  C. task                            D. person

27. A. came up with          B. paid attention to            C. gave up                            D. left out

28. A. moved                    B. confused                   C. upset                                   D. anxious

29. A. put                               B. throw                 C. send                           D. wipe

30. A. pain                        B. thought                     C. joy                             D. surprise

31. A. lower                     B. stronger                   C. better                       D. sadder

32. A. wait                          B. talk                         C. follow                             D. travel

33. A. note                       B. newspaper               C. book                        D. envelop

34. A. showing                        B. thanking                    C. praising                             D. rewarding

35. A. costing                   B. improving             C. taking                               D. saving

36. A. hurtful                           B. powerful               C. useful                       D. wonderful

37. A. trip                       B. life                    C. dream                             D. hope

38. A. prevent                   B. teach                  C. separate                             D. escape

39. A. seller                    B. driver              C. stranger                     D. colleague

40. A. mistakes                 B. decision            C. difference                 D. promise

 “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and joy to life and to everything,” the ancient Greek philosopher Plato said.

This is one of Don Spencer’s favorite mottos that he firmly believes. “We know that music brings joy and comfort, and makes us feel happy,” Spencer says, “But research has also discovered music plays a powerful role in the mental development of children. Music inspires creativity, imagination and self-expression. It also builds self-respect and is good for memory skills.”

The power of music

Much research supports both Spencer and Plato. A Stanford University study found that musical training improves the way the brain processes the spoken word.

Research from Canada found that children aged four to six years old who had music lessons had better memories, as well as higher ability to read and write and math’s levels.

Not in the curriculum

Research from Australia shows it’s not that smart kids play music; it’s that music makes kids smarter. It supports Spencer’s call for music to be a standard part of the school curriculum, like English and Math.

“Music is everywhere, but not at 75 percent of public schools around Australia who don't have a devoted music teacher,” Spencer says. “It's sad that many children don’t have access to formal musical education, particularly when it has such an effect on a child’s development.”

Ideally, Spencer would like every child to learn an instrument. “Kids can access cheap instruments like a ukulele, recorder or harmonica,” Spencer says. He says the Internet has a lot of free videos which teach you how to play instruments.

“I can't stress enough how important music is,” he says. “It builds relationships, unites people and, most importantly, it is fun.”

21. Plato’s words are mentioned at the beginning of the text to show that______.

A. music has magic power       B. everything is based on music

C. Spencer admires Plato        D. music was important in ancient time

22. From the research from Australia mentioned in the passage, we can learn ______.

A. music can make children smarter

B. children aged four to six have better memories

C. there are no professional music teachers in Australia

D. music is a standard part of the school curriculum in most schools

23.What might be the best title for the passage?

A. When Music is Taught             B. Why Music Matters

C. Why We Learn Instruments     D. How Children Learn Music

Towards evening, Jennifer was walking on the beach with a gentle breeze blowing through her hair. Looking up at the golden red sun ball, she was surprised by its color, deep red in the middle, softly fading into yellow. She could hear nothing but the waves and the seagulls flying up above in the sky.  The atmosphere relaxed her. This was what she needed. “It’s getting late,” she thought, “I must  go home. My parents will be wondering where I am.” She wondered how her parents would react when she got home after the three days she was missing. She kept on walking, directing herself to bungalow 163, where she spent every summer holiday. The road was deserted. She walked slowly and silently. Just in a few hundred meters, she would have been safe in her house.

It was really getting dark now. She wished she had her favorite coat on. It might keep her really warm. She imagined having it with her. This thought dissipated(消散) when she finally saw her front door. It seemed different. Nobody had taken care of the outside garden for a few days. She was shocked: her father was usually so strict about keeping everything clean and tidy, but now…

She entered the house. First, she went into the kitchen and saw a note written by her father, “Dear Ellen, there’s some coffee ready; I went looking.” But where was Ellen? On the right side of the hallway was her parents’ room. She went in and saw her. Her mother, lying on the bed, was sleeping. Her face looked so tired, as if she hadn’t slept for days. She was really pale. Jennifer would have wanted to wake her up, but she looked too tired. So Jennifer just fell asleep beside her. When Jennifer woke up something was different. She wasn’t in her mother’s room and she wasn’t wearing the old clothes she ran away in. She was in her cozy bed in her pajamas(睡衣).

It felt so good being back home. Suddenly she heard a voice. “Are you feeling better now, dear? You know you got us very, very scared.”

33. Jennifer decided to go home because __________.

A. it was getting cold

B. she realized her parents were worried

C. she began to miss her parents

D. she knew nobody would take care of the garden

34. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Jennifer went home to fetch her favorite coat.

B. Jennifer’s father was so worried that he couldn’t take care of the outside garden.

C. Jennifer understood why the outside garden was left uncared for.

D. Jennifer’s father used to be too strict with her.

35. Which of the following shows the change of Jennifer’s feeling?

A. Relaxed→Lonely→Tired→Upset.

B. Angry→Relaxed→Fearful→Comfortable.

C. Fearful→Relaxed→Cheerful→Lonely.

D. Relaxed→Anxious→Shocked→Comfortable. 

       I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it.

A. Even though              B. Unless                       C. As long as                  D. While

 My car _____ on the way; what was worse, I couldn’t find anywhere to repair it.

A. slowed down      B. got down            C. broke down     D. put down

Community Ed Classes at Weirton

  40. Which of the following classes will be offered on Wednesday in April?

A. "Art for People Who Can't Draw".             B. "Aerobics for Seniors".

C. "Basic Gardening".                       D. "Introduction to T'ai Chi".

  41. "Aerobics for Seniors" classes are_____________.

A. designed for older people                B. fit for those with anxiety and stress

C. hands-on projects                        D. taught by Margaret Pearson

  42. How much is the tuition for "Basic Gardening" classes?

A. $5.                  B. $15.                 C. $25.             D. $30.

  43. Taking "Introduction to T'ai Chi" classes, the participants must__________.

A. have some taste of music                B. be free on April 12,19 and 26

C. gather in Room 209-B                     D. wear tennis shoes

If the factory          the river,there will be no fish in it soon.

  A.left polluting  B.leaving polluting   C.is left polluting   D.leaves to pollute

  Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.

  Italy is shaped like a boot. The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D.  16  It is a popular tourist attraction today. Italy is well-known for its designers,who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.

  Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 17 Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies,too.

  18 The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jods, so it is not as prosperous.

  Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.

  Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 19  Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza.McDonald’s is also popular there.

  Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day.

20   Families spend a lot of time together.

A.     The family is very important to the Italian way of life.

B.     The country used to depend on agriculture.

C.     Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.

D.     It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and prople.

E.     While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.

F.     Italy has several islands off the coast.

G.     The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.

The ____ for speeding is so heavy that few drivers would take chances.

A. prize       B. fare      C. fine       D. fee

It is _______ that there will be a heavy snow and storm on the way tomorrow．（　　）

A．reformed      B．predicted     C．advised       D．pointed

    假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有l0处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

      2．只允许修改10处，多者(从笫11处起)不计分。

My parents and I had made a tour to Xi’an last summer holiday. Instead of having a travel agency arranging our transportation and accommodation, we booked the train tickets and hotel rooms on the Internet by us. During our tour in Xi’an, we went to many places of interests and took lots of photos, learned about the history of Xi’an. No tourists would miss the local food in Xi’an, so would we. We enjoyed the typical local food, it tasted more delicious than we had expected. Hardly had I returned than I shared the photos and experiences for my classmates. The trip to Xi’an has been such happy memory to me that I will never forget it.