This is the first draft of the book. Please feel perfectly free to（）on it.

One of the features of London is the number of big stores, most of which are to be found in or near the West End. They are vast buildings, many stories【51】; in them one may buy almost anything one wants,【52】a box of matches to a suite of furniture. Most of【53】are very modern and are equipped with speedy lifts and escalators, and have well-planned lighting,【54】and heating. You can spend hours wandering【55】one of these stores, and you will probably lose your【56】while you are doing so, in spite of the public notices pointing the way【57】the lifts and entrances.【58】you have been in the store so long【59】you feel hungry, you will【60】need to leave the building, for nearly all the big stores have cafés, snack【61】or restaurants. You can ring up a friend from a telephone-box and you may【62】at the theater agency to book a seat【63】an evening show; or you may drop【64】a travel department and arrange for a【65】in Wales or Western Australia. If you【66】homesick, you will be able to get a newspaper or magazine【67】your own country at the newspaper counter; and in book department you will【68】able to buy the complete【69】of William Shakespeare and the latest thriller. You can inspect the goods on sale【70】your leisure, and you will not be pestered to buy, though occasionally an assistant may ask whether he can be of help to you.

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How did Emma feel the moment she opened the book?

A．Pleased.

B．Satisfied.

C．Worried.

D．Surprise

Which of the following is true of the text?

A.Religion once functioned as a reminder of misery. B.Art provides a balance between expectation and reality. C.People feel disappointed at the realities of morality. D.mass media are inclined to cover disasters and deaths.

Section B

Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D.

听力原文：M: May I help you?

W: Yes, I want to buy some shoes to replace the ones I am wearing.

M: What's wrong with them?

W: They are too old and shabby.

M: I can sec they arc simply worn out. Would you like the same color?

W: Yes.

M: How about this light brown pair?

W: Yes, I'll try them on.

M: They certainly look charming.

W: The trouble is they feel uncomfortable.

M: Then try on another pair of the similar style.

W: They are much better. Do you have them in red'?

M: Yes. Would you like both pairs?

W: Yes, if they don't cost too much.

M: Oh, no. they don't. The second pair is half price. Shall I put them both in the box for you?

W: Just the red and the old ones. I'll wear the new brown pair home.

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A．Because they were red.

B．Because they were worn out.

C．Because they were new.

D．Because they were out of style.

Which of the following is true of the text?

[A] Religion once functioned as a reminder of misery.

[B] Art provides a balance between expectation and reality.

[C] People feel disappointed at the realities of morality.

[D] Mass media are inclined to cover disasters and deaths.