21. What was the author like one year ago?

A. He was very interested in figure paintings.

B. He was crazy about holding different parties.

C. He used to judge others by their appearances.

D. He had some difficulty communicating with others.

22. How did the author react when asked about his favorite football team?

A. He told a lie.

B. He kept silent.

C. He replied proudly.

D. He refused to answer.

23. Why did the group suddenly burst out laughing?

A. Because they played a joke on the author.

B. Because they were attracted by the author.

C. Because they welcomed the author warmly.

D. Because they looked down upon the author.

24. After the first day of junior school, the author began to _____.

A. be addicted to television

B. concern himself with animals

C. follow famous football players

D. spend more money on branded goods

Many doctors know the story of "Mr Wright". In 1957 he was diagnosed with cancer, and given only days to live. He heard that scientists had discovered a new medication, Krebiozen, which was effective against cancer and he begged the doctor to give it to him. His physician, Dr Philip West finally agreed. After Mr Wright had been given an injection on a Friday afternoon, the astonished doctor found his patient out of his "death bed".