(　　)15. —We’ll have a school trip to the City Museum next week.
—__________. And I’m sure you’ll learn a lot.
A. Have fun B. Best wishes C. Cheer up D. Never mind

I was in the most beautiful city in the world, but I only wanted to go home.
It was an amazing week for my husband and me—the trip of a lifetime. Months ago, when my husband told me that he would have a meeting in London, I expressed my __________ to go to Europe together with him. Then we asked his mother to __________ our two children and started off.
During the week’s time, __________ visited London and Paris—as much as we could, Big Ben, the Louvre and so on. All these were beautiful places we expected to see before. We really enjoyed ourselves.
On our last night in Paris, __________ we enjoyed the night view (夜景) of the Eiffel Tower, my husband called home. His mother __________ the phone. In a second, my husband’s face fell and he looked so worried. I could feel something __________ happened.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
He didn’t answer and continued to listen. A few minutes later, he said __________ to me that Tony, our seven-year-old son, had fallen off his bike and __________ his leg. He must be sent to hospital at once.
At that moment, Paris suddenly lost its charm (魅力).
“I don’t want to be here! I shouldn’t be here! I should be home __________ my kids!”
We hurried back to our hotel and then to the airport.
Finally, we got home. We rushed into our children’s bedroom. Seeing our two children, I suddenly realized the truth: there is no __________ sight (风景) in the world than your children’s faces that greet you at home.
(　　)16. A. question B. wish C. feelings D. doubt
(　　)17. A. look after B. care C. support D. take care
(　　)18. A. he B. she C. we D. they
(　　)19. A. after B. since C. though D. because
(　　)20. A. shouted B. finished C. said D. answered
(　　)21. A. ugly B. useful C. right D. bad
(　　)22. A. hardly B. clearly C. sadly D. truly
(　　)23. A. pulled B. broken C. thrown D. lost
(　　)24. A. towards B. with C. near D. for
(　　)25. A. quieter B. richer C. sweeter D. wider

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Nowadays more and more guests from all over the world come to China. Some of them follow their own special cultural traditions. It’s important for us to know about them.
In many countries, such as Thailand, India and Malaysia, people believe that the left hand is unclean. So, it’s not proper to use one’s left hand to hold food, touch others or pass objects. Doing so may offend certain guests.
Some westerners may be offended if you touch them or their personal things—even by accident. If this happens, say “sorry” politely. Some elderly westerners may be offended if you try to help them without their agreement. People think numbers can be lucky or unlucky. Some westerners avoid the number 13 because they believe it is unlucky.
People from Brazil, Italy and Pakistan do not give handkerchiefs (手绢) as gifts. They believe a handkerchief is closely connected with unhappy feelings.
Wine is not sent as a gift in many parts of Western and Central Asia.
(　　)26. Indians don’t hold food with their left hand because they consider it __________.
A. dirty B. unlucky C. valueless D. unimportant
(　　)27. What does the underlined word “offend” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. honour B. help C. hate D. hurt
(　　)28. Why is it important for us to know these special cultural traditions?
A. Because these traditions are very interesting.
B. Because we have more free time.
C. Because it can help us communicate with foreign guests.
D. Because we will visit these countries very often.
(　　)29. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. People from Pakistan like to send handkerchiefs as gifts.
B. All the elderly people in the West like being helped by others.
C. The number 13 is thought to be unlucky by some westerners.
D. Westerners do not mind their personal things being touched.
(　　)30. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Lucky numbers. B. Traditional food.
C. Cultural differences. D. Hands and handkerchiefs.