The decline of British canals

"Center" and "theater" are ______.

A．American forms

B．British forms

C．both American and British forms

D．the mixture of American and British forms

The main idea of the second paragraph is that ______.

A．visitors to England think the British policemen are wonderful

B．the English policemen have become a joke to the visitors

C．visitors to Britain are very grateful to the policemen for their much help

D．the British policemen tell the time to the visitors

The main idea of the second paragraph is that ______.

A．visitors to England think the British policemen are wonderful

B．the English policemen have become a joke to the visitors

C．visitors to Britain are very grateful to the policemen for their much help

D．the British policemen tell the time to the visitors

Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage？

A．The British government risks missing its target of halting obesity in children under 11 by 2010.

B．It could be the first generation for decades to die before their parents because of obesity.

C．The British government's efforts to tackle the problem of obesity are inefficient, confused and under-resourced.

D．The government has made some progress in dealing with the problem of obesity.

How did people in colonies respond to the Tea Act？

A．They showed their loyalty to the British government.

B．They were dedicated to the Revolutionary War.

C．They paid nearly $1 million to the EIC.

D．They threw a huge amount of tea into Boston Harbor.

How did people in colonies respond to the Tea Act？

A．They showed their loyalty to the British government.

B．They were dedicated to the Revolutionary War.

C．They paid nearly $1 million to the EIC.

D．They threw a huge amount of tea into Boston Harbor.

The main idea of the second paragraph is that ______.

A．visitors to England think the British policemen are wonderful

B．the English policemen have become a joke to the visitors

C．visitors to Britain are very grateful to the policemen for their much help

D．the British policemen tell the time to the visitors

听力原文：M: Do you have a preference on airlines？

W: If possible, British Airlines.

M: British Airlines. OK. Ticket deadline is set for October 15. If you want a couple of days to think about it, we can hold the reservation until then.

What does the man mean？

A．The woman can sell her ticket before 15 October.

B．The woman cannot change her ticket deadline once it is decided.

C．The woman can decide on her ticket in a few days.

D．The woman cannot change her ticket until 15 October.

VANCOUVER

Vancouver in western Canada is named after Captain George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy. However, Captain Vancouver was not the first European 【C1】______ visit the area. The coast 【C2】______ already been explored by the Spanish. Captain Vancouver did 【C3】______ spend many days there, even 【C4】______ he was warmly welcomed by the local people and the scenery amazed him and everyone else 【C5】______ was travelling with him.

The scenery still amazes visitors to 【C6】______ city of Vancouver today. First-time visitors who are 【C7】______ search of breathtaking views 【C8】______ usually directed to a beach which is about ten minutes 【C9】______ the city centre. There, looking out over the sailing boats racing across the blue water, visitors see Vancouver's towering skyline backed by the magnificent Coast Mountains. Then they sigh and say, 'It's 【C10】______ beautiful that I want to stay forever!'

You can't blame them. The city is regularly picked by international travel associations 【C11】______ one of the world's best tourist destinations. They are only confirming what the two million residents and eight million tourists visiting Greater Vancouver 【C12】______ single year already know: there is simply 【C13】______ other place on earth quite 【C14】______ it. It's not just the gorgeous setting where mountains meet the sea that appeals to people, 【C15】______ also Vancouver's wide range of sporting, cultural and entertainment facilities.

【C1】______

A.纪律

B.拒绝

C.声明