--- Is this the first time you ___ Xiamen?
--- No. But the first time I ____ here, the city wasn’t so beautiful.

A．visited, come

B．visited, have come

C．have visited, came

D．have visted, have come

We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style      in a personal one.   

A．rather than

B．more than

C．better than

D．less than

--- I need to advertise for a roommate for next term.
--- _______？Mary is interested.

A．Why bother

B．Why not

C．So what

D．What for

I’m not sure how much scholarship you will receive, but it will roughly ___ your major expenses.

A．swap

B．abolish

C．settle

D．cover

—Peter, this is Laura, a student from No. 2 Middle School.
—How do you do? I’m very delighted to make your _______.

A．identification

B．acquaintance

C．register

D．currency

According to scientists, our mental abilities begin to _______ from the age of 27 after reaching the highest level at 22．

A．decline

B．differ

C．fail

D．shrink

根据对话情景和内容，从对话后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Choosing to Study Overseas
Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.
    小题1:    
Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture.
 小题2:    .Overseas study may also look good on your future resume. Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.
Making the right choice
Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school. Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay?
  小题3:      Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone?
Getting ready to go
Get your passport and visa early!   小题4:     .Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.
Once you are there
After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things.  小题5:     When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.

A．Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country.

B．Why do it?

C．large number of students can’t afford to study overseas.

D．How long do I want to study overseas?

E. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture.
F. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself.
G. You should improve your mother tongue before you go.

Nelson Mandela, who was elected ______ president of South Africa in 1994, is generally regarded as______ father of the country.

A．the; the

B．/; the

C．/; /

D．the; /

— Why is the chemical plant closed?
— Because large quantities of waste water ______ into the Yangtze River.

A．has been released

B．is being released

C．was released

D．have been released