--- I went to the ticket office, but the tickets had been sold out already.
--- You could have yourself an unnecessary trip by phoning in advance.
A. prevented B. made
C. enjoyed D. spared
--- Such a small mistake could have been avoided.
--- Yes. But I too nervous to see the zero.
A. am B. have been
C. was D. had been
I have heard that it is a common in that country to hold a big party to celebrate when a child turns 15.
A. practice B. method
C. evidence D. effect
--- I’m afraid I can’t pass the examination this time.
--- . It’s said that it will not be difficult.
A. Take your time B. Take it easy
C. I can’t believe it D. Never mind
假定你是李华，美国交换生Linda 交流学习期满，即将回国，来信表示想带一些具有中国特色的工艺品(art craft)给美国的家人和朋友。请回复邮件推荐一至两样并说明推荐理由。
注意:1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Linda,
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10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。
删减:把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改:在错词下面划一横线, 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(从第11处起)不计分。
Last Monday, our class hold a speech contest on the theme of thankfulness. Both of us took an active part in it because we were interesting in it. In beginning, our teacher made a speech, appeal to us to be thankful. After that, many participants impressed us on their wonderful performances. They expressed their love and appreciations to their parents, teachers and people who love them. I learned a lot of from this activity. There are many people around us who have helped us great. We should be grateful to them in return for which they have done for us.
