15. Who is the passage mainly intended for?

　　A. Teenagers. B. Teachers. C. Young parents D. Adults.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English?16_______

　◆Be patient.

　You do not have to understand everything all at once. 17________We can learn from our mistakes.

　◆Practice your English.

　For example, write in a journal(日记) every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving.18________You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.

　◆19________

　If you believe that you can learn, you will learn.

　◆Keep a record of your language learning.

　After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.20________

　◆Be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it.

　It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.

　　A. Write these achievements(成就) in your journal.

　　B. Besides, you must speak English every day.

　　C. Making mistakes is an unavoidable part in your life.

　　D. There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.

　　E. Share your achievement with your parents and friends.

　　F. Feel confident(有自信心的) about learning English.

　　G. It is natural for you to make mistakes when you learn something new 　　

第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

Two old beggars (乞丐) were sitting on a busy street corner of a big city. They watched 21 as a lot of people walked by without looking at them. Sometimes, a kind-hearted woman or a small child would 22 a few coins in the hats in front of them.

Today was not a 23 day for begging. The men were able to 24 enough for a big meal. As it was getting dark, they started to 25 their things.

Just as they were getting ready to leave, they 26 a man walking toward them. He was a 27 man they could tell that from his fine clothes. The first beggar said to the second with 28 , "He's coming our way!" The man stopped, 29 into his pocket and took something out. What looked like a piece of hard 30 , wrapped (包裹) in white paper,