Hello, ladies and gentlemen. I am your guide today. First, I'd like to tell you something about London before we arrive. As（正如）you know. London is the capital of England. It lies（位于）on the River Thames.

　　It's very big city with a population of about 7 million. The people are usually friendly and helpful, especially the policemen. They are always glad to tell visitors about their city.

　　London is a busy place. People work in offices, banks, or for companies. They are in a hurry all the time.

　　Wish you a good time!

根据短文内容,判断正(T)误(F)

(1)A guide is talking to the tourists（旅游者）.

Martin was a good man. He had a small   16  in the town. Only Sam and Henry  17  for him. One day three of them went to the city to buy things for the shop. On the way they   18  a genie (妖怪). The genie said, "I can make everyone’s wish come true.   19  you tell me your wishes?" Three of them said OK.
Sam went first. "I’d like to   20   the rest of my life living in a big house in St. Thomas   21   any worries." The genie said "OK" and sent him to ST. Thomas.
Henry went   22   ."I’d like to live a life  23  on a ship in the Mediterranean because travelling on it will be great fun." The genie said "OK" and made him get there at once.
Finally, it was Martin’s turn. "And what is your    24  ?" asked the genie.
"I want them   25  back," answered Martin. Then the genie said "OK" and Sam and Henry stood in front of them again.
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Hello everyone, leaders, guests, and friends from news media, good afternoon, and thanks

for c     1    .

Today is an important day for me. For myself, my basketball career and the personal growth in the f     2   , it has a particular meaning.

At the end of last year I b    3    my left foot for a third time. I had to leave the basketball court, and s____4_____ the last half of the year waiting, just as many of those who care about me. During that period, I struggled a lot in my heart and thought a lot. Now I am going to announce a personal d    5    : I am going to end my career as a basketball player and officially retire.

Looking back on the past , I am very g    6    . First I'd like to thank basketball. This great sport has brought joys to so many people, including me. I e     7     the Shanghai Basketball Youth Team at 14. At 16, I began playing for Shanghai Basketball Team, wearing my father's number.

I feel so p    8    every time I look into the eyes of my parents, who love me and think I am the pride of them.

I would also like to thank life. Life is like a guide. When you sincerely f    9    it, it will open one and another door for you and the world outside of them is so different and exciting. Today, I retired. The door of basketball is c   10     , but another door has just opened which will lead me to a new life waiting for me to experience.