C. It is perhaps a national holiday.

17. How did Mary go to the mountain on Washington's Birthday?

A. By train. B. By car. C. By bus.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. Why does the writer want to move away?

A. The area she lives in is too crowded and noisy.

B. Her neighbors are too noisy at night.

C. Her house is not big and new enough.

19. How long has she been looking for a new flat?

A. For seven years. B. For more than a year. C. For several months.

20. What does she think of the last flat the agent recommends to her?

A. It is peaceful and quiet, just right for her.

B. She is not pleased with it at all. C. It is still too noisy with a busy road on one side.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）

第一节 (共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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