阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—25的相应位置上。

Although it could not compete with the speed of email today, the 1800’s experienced a revolution in communication that played an important role in creating the tradition of the Christmas greeting card. ____(help) by the new railway system, the public postal service made corresponding a popular past time. In England, Sir Henry Cole recognized the advantage of ___more efficient mail service and initiated (开始) the practice of sending Christmas greeting cards ____ friends. 

The first card ____ (design) by J.C. Horsley as a commercial endeavor(尝试,努力). One thousand copies were sold in London, ____ soon others followed suit. An English __ (art), William Egley, produced a popular card in 1849. Louis Prang, a German born printer, working from ___ shop in Massachusetts, printed his first American cards in 1875. Even more ____ (importance) than his printing was the fact ___ he did more than anyone else to popularize the cards by instituting nationwide contests for the best Christmas designs, ___ were awarded cash prizes.

根据汉语或首字母提示，在下列句子中写出单词的正确形式。

1．Her mother ______( 提示)what we should do first bfore we began.

2.  The beauty of Xihu is beyond _______(描述).

3. You must obey the ______(命令)-you are a soldier.

4. As the natural _____(资源) are running out, we must make full use of them.

5. The Great Wall was our final d______(目的地).

6. Although we were very busy, we accepted the i_____ to the wedding.

7.Rice is the s_____ food in many Asian countries.

8.We make ourselves understood not just by words but also by g____ language.

9. He decided to a       a useful method to improve his English.

10.S_______ travels more slowly than light.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（^），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Katherine,
How exciting I am to hear you are coming to visit me the next Friday．Fortunately, I won' t be able to meet you at the airport although I have classes in the afternoon．You won' t find difficult to get to the city center．The airport bus left every 30 minute and will take you right to the International Hotel．My class will be over by then or I will pick you up there．I will take you to a hot-pot restaurant for dinner and we' 11 talk with our plan for the weekend over dinner．Having a pleasant trip and see you on Friday．
Sincerely yours
Zhang Lin

以下句子每句有一处语言错误， 要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

It was a great fun to see the colorful butterflies flying around us.

Anne said that she doesn’t want to set down a series of facts in the diary.

She gave me a determining look-the kind that said she would not change her mind.

At this point we had to change our caps, coats , gloves and trousers with T-shirts and shorts.

Although Tim and Mike come from entire different back grounds, t hey become close friends.

I broke my friend’s favorite camera yesterday and I had to pay to have it repair.

He is such stubborn a person that no one can persuade him to do anything.

Although my sister didn’t know the best route, she insisted organizing the trip properly.

You shouldn't leave a child lonely in the house.

Keep going straight for two block, and you will find the subway on your right.

英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下便条为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。便条中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/\），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your last letter telling me your recently news. I'd like to tell you something about our school sports meet. It was holding on Oct.20, which was a fine day. There were over 1,600 students and teachers attend it. Wang Lin, a student from my class won the 100-meter race. He finishes the race in 11.2 seconds and broke down the school record. They were all very excited. The sports meet was great success. It was why we were all making every effort for our class honor. Although I was not one of the winner, I was proud in what we had done. Looking forward to receiving your letter.
Yours,
Li Ping