I still remember_________to the Famen Temple by my uncle when I was five .

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.

Diego Maradona acknowledged(承认) that he struck the ball with his hand in the famous “Hand of God “ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals.

Maradona appeared to hit the ball with his hand into the net, and officials allowed the goal to stand despite protests by the English team. Argentina went on to win the 1986 quarterfinal match 2-1 and then win the World Cup.

In his most detailed comments yet, Maradona said he was unable to reach the ball for a header(头球) when he went up against the taller English goalkeeper, Peter Shilton.

After the score, Maradona said he quickly realized the line referee(裁判) had allowed the goal but none of themselves were figuring the goal would be effective.

“I was waiting for my teammates to hug me and no one came,” said Maradona, who was the team captain. “I told them, ‘Come and hug me or the referee isn’t going to allow it.’”

In his 20-year career before retiring in 1997, Maradona starred at Argentinas Juniors and Boca Juniors and in Europe. He also led Argentina league titles(冠军).

In 1991, Maradona failed a drug test and was banned for 15 months. Nine years later, FiFA chose him and Pele as the best players in soccer history.

Recently, he was appointed vice president of Boca Juniors. And with his new TV show, Maradona, 45, has returned to public eyes after years of dealing with drug and health problems.

This passage comes from ________.

A a report of some newspaper.              B Maradona’s autobiography

C statement of an official                  D an interview with Maradona’s teammates

Maradona was chosen as one of the best players in soccer history in ____.

A 1986          B 1997         C 2000         D 2001

The underlined word “figuring” is closest in meaning to ____.

A pretending     B thinking       C hoping       D celebrating

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Striking the ball with one’s hand into the net is effective.

B Maradona didn’t pass a drug test.

C Maradona won the 1986 World Cup.

D Maradona retired in 1997.

We can learn the following from the passage EXCEPT THAT ___.

A Maradona was once a drug taker.

B Maradona had planned to head the ball but failed.

C his teammates rushed to congratulate him after Maradona had shot the goal.

D Maradona once had some health problems.

---Is everyone here?

---Not yet. Look, there_______ the rest of our students!

A. come          B. comes           C. is coming                     D. are coming

This supermarket has become popular for its wide       of goods that suit all tastes and pockets.

A. division        B. area               C. range              D. circle

What a pity! Considering his ability and experience, he ____ better.

A. need have done             B. must have done

C. can have done              D. might have done

The murderer tried to run away from the prison but he ______ getting caught by the police.

A. ended up       B. went against     C. started with      D. got through

—Why didn’t you apologize to her?

—She drove away ______ I could say a word.

A. before B. after          C. until          D. unless

The audience waited until the curtain rose and then_____  laughter at the sight of the funny actor.

A. burst out       B. burst into      C. broken into         D. began with

_______Dalian with Tianjin, and you will find that Dalian is a better place to live in.

   A. To compare     B. Comparing     C. Compare    D. Compared