24.______________ he should miss such a good opportunity.

令人遗憾的是，他竟会失去这样一个好机会。

25.We must get ______________ by tomorrow morning.

我们必须在明天早上以前把所有的工作都做完。

四、阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共10分）

　　Liverpool, my hometown, is a special city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage(遗产) Site.

　　I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist(薄雾), Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of seabirds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool's history.

　　As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain's No.1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well­known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder.

　　As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool's famous Philharmonic pub(酒馆). It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.

　　Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of "outstanding universal value". It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.

　　26.Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by .

　　A.its charming banks

　　B.its famous museums

　　C.its wonderful palaces

　　D.its attractive buildings

　　27.Liverpool has an important cultural role because .

　　A.it has the best collections of Victorian paintings

　　B.it has museums, galleries, music festival and sports events

　　C.the Mersey River festival attracts thousands of visitors

　　D.the best palaces of Europe are in Liverpool

　　28.The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that .

　　A.Liverpool is a well­known city for its restaurants

　　B.Liverpool is an impressive place full of attractions

　　C.a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselves

　　D.a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey

　　29.The third paragraph is developed mainly by .

　　A.providing different examples

　　B.following the order of space

　　C.making comparisons

　　D.analyzing causes

五、七选五（每小题3分，共15分）

Should schools allow Halloween celebrations?

Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States. ____30____ Many schools also celebrate the holiday by having kids dress up in costumes (服装),