12.Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life.
Life is busy and exciting.Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic.I'm very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city.There are Mr.and Mrs.Phairat,their son Sanan,who is 18,the daughter Chinda,who is 16,and Grandpa and Grandma.
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda.The school teaches about 70percent in English,and 30percent in Thai.I've learned some spoken language,but Thai writing is very difficult.The cooking lesson is my favorite.I'm learning all about Thai food and culture.People don't use chopsticks here,but spoons and forks.When I come back,I'm going to cook you a real Thai meal.
Last weekend we visited some temples.We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok.I thought it was great,but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they're taking me to Phuket Island,where the beaches are even more beautiful.The month after next,we're going to travel to Mr.Phairat's hometown in the north of Thailand.The Phairats own land there,and they have two elephants.I'm going to ride those elephants-and even wash them.Sanan and Chinda say it's really fun.
I'm amazed by everything in this country,especially by the elephants.Elephants are an important pan of Thai culture and way of life.They have been a traditional symbol of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace.In the seventh century,a Thai king trained 20,000elephants for battle.
I'll tell you all about my Thai boxing lessons next time I write.
Love,
Mandy
76.Mandy writes in her e-mail that theD lesson is her favorite.
A.Thai speaking
B.boxing
C.Thai writing
D.cooking
77.Next month,Mandy is going to visitB.
A.Pattaya beach
B.Phuket Island
C.Phairat's hometown
D.Bangkok
78.According to the e-mail,Dhas been a symbol of Thailand for many years.
79.From the e-mail we know that Mandy isC when she stays In Thailand.
A.bored
B.quiet
C.excited
D.proud
80.What is the possible subject of the e-mail?A
A.Study trip in Thai land
B.Food culture in Thailand
C.Elephant riding in Thailand
D.International schools in Thailand.