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If you have ever gone through a toll booth(收费所), you know that your relationship to the person in the booth is not the most intimate you'll ever have. It is one of life's frequent affairs: You hand over some money; you might get change; you drive off.

　Late one morning in 1984, headed for lunch in San Francisco, I drove toward a booth. I heard loud music. It sounded like a party. I looked around. No other cars with their windows open. No sound trucks. I looked at the toll booth. Inside it, the man was dancing.

　"What are you doing?" I asked.

　"I'm having a party," he said.

　"What about the rest of the people?" I looked at the other toll booths.

　He said, "What do those look like to you?" He pointed down the row of toll booths.

　"They look like……toll booths. What do they look like to you?"

　He said, "Vertical coffins. At 8:30 every morning, live people get in. Then they die for eight hours. At 4:30, like Lazarus from the dead, they reemerge and go home. For eight hours, brain is on hold, dead on the job. Going through the motions."

　I was amazed. This guy had developed a philosophy, a mythology about his job. Sixteen people dead on the job, and the seventeenth, in precisely the same situation, figures out a way to live. I could not help asking the next question: "Why is it different for you? You're having a good time."

He looked at me. "I knew you were going to ask that. I don't understand why anybody would think my job is boring. I have a corner office, glass on all sides. I can see the Golden Gate, San Francisco, and the Berkeley hills. Half the Western world vacations here……and I just stroll in every day and practice dancing."

1.According to the first paragraph, in most cases, how do you describe the relationship between drivers and toll booth?

A．most intimate      B．very tense         C．pretty ordinary     D．extremely hostile

2.Why did the author go to San Francisco?

A. To attend a party

B. B. To have a meal

C. To dance with the worker in the toll booth

D. To hand in the repair fee of his car

3.The underlined name “Lazarus” mentioned in the eighth paragraph probably refers to a person___________.

A. who was very active in his life

B. B. who was dead and revived from death

C. who was going to San Francisco

D. who liked dancing at work

4.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A．The author passed by the toll booth every day.

B．The worker enjoyed his work very much.

C．Only western people like to spend their holidays in the Berkeley hills.

D．The dancing worker was getting badly along with his colleagues.

5.After hearing what the worker said, the author would probably_________.

A．go to the worker’s senior to complain about his bad attitude towards job.

B．go climbing the Golden Gate and the Berkeley hills to have a vacation.

C．learn to take a positive attitude to job and appreciate valuable things in life.

D．go back home instead of wasting time traveling to San Francisco.

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If you have ever had a cat, or have watched one of the many funny cat videos online, you’ll know that cats have a mind of their own. A lot of the things they do are hard to understand---they like to climb up tall furniture, fit themselves in small spaces and attack small objects for no reason at all.

Now scientists have managed to figure out what exactly is going on in the brains of our little friends. According to Tony Buffington, a professor at Ohio State University in the US, cats’ strange behavior largely comes from their way of life back in the wild. “Cats today still have many of the same instincts(本能)that allowed them to live in the wild for millions of years.” he said in a TED Talk. “To them, our homes are their jungles.”

In the wild, cats are hunters. Their bodies and great balancing abilities allow them to climb to high spots to better look at the environment. Even though they don’t have to hunt any more in human houses, they still keep the old habit of viewing the living room from, for example, the top of the refrigerator.

Cats’ hunting instinct is also what makes them attack small things like keys and USB drives. In the wild, they hunt whatever they can get, and most of the animals they kill are small.

However, cats can also be prey. This explains why they like to stay in small spaces like drawers or washing machines---they are hiding, or they think they are hiding, from more dangerous animals. This is also why cats prefer a clean box: a smelly one could easily show enemies where they are.

Knowing how cats’ minds work is not only useful for better understanding them. It may also help cats’ owners to better meet cats’ needs. For example, owners could try to make climbing easier for cats by moving their furniture around. They could also use “food puzzles” to make eating feel more like hunting instead of just giving food to the cats.

1.According to Tony Buffington, ________.

A.cats’ strange behavior is hard for people to understand

B.cats are more used to living in the wild than in humans’ homes

C.cats behave strangely mainly because of some instincts in the wild

D.cats’ instincts are as helpful to them today as they were millions of year ago

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A.Cats like to climb up high because they want to hide from dangerous animals.

B.Cats attack keys and USB drives because they have a habit of hunting small animals.

C.Cats enjoy staying in small spaces because they usually live in small caves in the wild.

D.Cats’ preference for a clean box probably has something to do with their hunting instincts.

3.The underlined word “prey” in Paragraph 5 probably means _________.

A.an animal that is too lazy

B.an animal that likes hiding games

C.an animal that keeps itself clean

D.an animal that is hunted

4.This article is mainly written to _________.

A.explore the reasons behind cats’ strange behavior

B.describe cats’ past wild experience to readers

C.tell cat owners how to make life easier for cats

D.compare cats’ behavior in human homes with that in the wild

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If you have ever had a cat, or have watched one of the many funny cat videos online, you’ll know that cats have a mind of their own. A lot of the things they do are hard to understand---they like to climb up tall furniture, fit themselves in small spaces and attack small objects for no reason at all.

Now scientists have managed to figure out what exactly is going on in the brains of our little friends. According to Tony Buffington, a professor at Ohio State University in the US, cats’ strange behavior largely comes from their way of life back in the wild. “Cats today still have many of the same instincts(本能)that allowed them to live in the wild for millions of years.” he said in a TED Talk. “To them, our homes are their jungles.”

In the wild, cats are hunters. Their bodies and great balancing abilities allow them to climb to high spots to better look at the environment. Even though they don’t have to hunt any more in human houses, they still keep the old habit of viewing the living room from, for example, the top of the refrigerator.

Cats’ hunting instinct is also what makes them attack small things like keys and USB drives. In the wild, they hunt whatever they can get, and most of the animals they kill are small.

However, cats can also be prey. This explains why they like to stay in small spaces like drawers or washing machines---they are hiding, or they think they are hiding, from more dangerous animals. This is also why cats prefer a clean box: a smelly one could easily show enemies where they are.

Knowing how cats’ minds work is not only useful for better understanding them. It may also help cats’ owners to better meet cats’ needs. For example, owners could try to make climbing easier for cats by moving their furniture around. They could also use “food puzzles” to make eating feel more like hunting instead of just giving food to the cats.

1.According to Tony Buffington, ________.

A. cats’ strange behavior is hard for people to understand

B. cats are more used to living in the wild than in humans’ homes

C. cats behave strangely mainly because of some instincts in the wild

D. cats’ instincts are as helpful to them today as they were millions of year ago

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. Cats like to climb up high because they want to hide from dangerous animals

B. Cats attack keys and USB drives because they have a habit of hunting small animals

C. Cats enjoy staying in small spaces because they usually live in small caves in the wild

D. Cats’ preference for a clean box probably has something to do with their hunting instincts

3.The underlined word “prey” in Paragraph 5 probably means _________.

A. an animal that is too lazy

B. an animal that likes hiding games

C. an animal that keeps itself clean

D. an animal that is hunted

4.This article is mainly written to _________.

A. explore the reasons behind cats’ strange behavior

B. describe cats’ past wild experience to readers

C. tell cat owners how to make life easier for cats

D. compare cats’ behavior in human homes with that in the wild

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If you have ever driven in the mountains on a cool autumn morning, then you know what fog is.　 Today , I　 just　 drove　 right　 into　 a 　　　 　　 　 of　 fog.　 I quickly slowed down　 and 　　　　 my　 headlights. Seeing the road ahead was a 　　　　 . I felt as if I had been transported into a shadow world.　　　　 I　 looked was only dark grayness. Even　 the　 trees 　　　　 the　 road had become frightening, 　　　 　 me　 of　 some　 frightening　 stories.　 I　 drove　 on　 and　 on　 through　 the waves　 of dark and wondered　　 　　 it would end.

After a while, 　　　　 , the sun broke through　 the　 fog and　 the world was　 transformed. The golden light beams 　　　　 the landscape. The red and yellow leaves shone on the 　　　　 . The river along the road shone in　 the sunshine. Everything seemed　 full of 　　　　 and joy again.　 I smiled　 and　 drove,　 singing　 a　 song　 in my　 heart.　 I　 thanked God　 for　 both　 the　 sunshine　 and　 the 　 32　　 , because he reminded me again of just how 　　　　 this world can be.

In our lives the fog can roll in sometimes too. Things can go 　　　　 . Problems can appear. Difficulties,　 pains　 and　 troubles　 can　 seem　 to 　　 us　 and block out　 all　 the　 light　 in　 our　 life.

When　 this　 happens　 and　 the world　 seems 　　　 　　 in　 gray, we　 need　 to　 remember　 that we　 can break　 through　 the　 fog. We　 can　 　　　　 the　 shadows　 away　 with　 love. We　 can　 transform　 the　 world with our joy. We also can light a way 　　 the dark for others to follow. God is willing to 　　　　 our souls with his love and light. All he asks is that we share their shine. May all of your foggy days be 　　　　 then. May your soul shine brightly. And may you forever struggle to live in God’s light.

1.A. photo 　　 B. sea C. picture　 　 　　　 D. drop

2.A. turned on　　 　　 B. put on 　　 C. turned off 　 D. put off

3.A. challenge　　　　 B. disappointment C. devotion　　　　 D. pain

4.A. Nowhere　　　　 B. Somewhere　　　 C. Anywhere　　　 D. Everywhere

5.A. ranging　　　　　 B. lining　　　　 C. standing D. planting

6.A. warning　　　　 B. informing　　　　 C. accusing　　　　 D. reminding

7.A. why　　　　　　 B. what　　　　　　 C. if　　　　　　　 D. unless

8.A. otherwise　　　 B. though　　　　　 C. besides　　　　 　 D. therefore

9.A. bathed　　　　　 B. changed　　　　 C. broke　　　　　　 D. impressed

10.A. mountains　　　 　 B. roads　　　　　　 C. headlights　　　 D. trees

11.A. light　　　　　　 　 B. smile　　　　　　 C. heat　　　　　　 D. smoke

12.A. weather　 　 B. air　 C. fog D. dark

13.A. peaceful　 　 B. beautiful　 C. small　 D. quiet

14.A. smooth　 　 B. mad　 C. well　 D. wrong

15.A. surround　 　　 B. remove　 C. encourage　 D. improve

16.A. moved　 　 B. touched　 C. covered　 D. attracted

17.A. knock　　 　 B. drive　 C. beat　 D. pour

18.A. across　 　 B. over　 C. through D. above

19.A. replace　 　　 B. conduct　 C. match D. fill

20.A. lasting　 　 B. endless　 　 C. brief　 D. late

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If you have ever been rock climbing, you will know that it is not a very easy sport. In fact, you probably felt quite defeated when you first tried to do any serious climbing. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing are both extremely demanding and require practice to get good at. It is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports.

There are three basic types of rock climbing. Top roping is the most common type and the climber need to climb with a partner. The second type, which is very similar to top roping, is called lead climbing. In both of the types, the climber can sit off the wall and rest on the rope. The third type is called bouldering. Bouldering is a type of free climbing without any ropes. This is the most demanding of all climbing types. The climber must be able to complete the climbing without taking a rest on the rope.

Believe it or not, climbing is said to be about 75% legs and only 25% arms. To climb efficiently and successfully, a person needs to have a wonderful technique. One of the major rules of rock climbing is to always have three points touching the wall, whether it is both feet and one hand, or one foot and both hands, as it is much easier to have your weight  cases will not do the climbing; they only hold you into the wall so that your legs are actually pushing you upward. Also, the closer you are to the wall, the easier it is to climb.

Rock climbing may sound a bit too extreme for the everyday person, but it is really an amazing workout. Once you get into the sport, and learn how to position your body and rest your weight, then you can begin to deal with some difficult problems. The great thing about rock climbing is that it is mentally challenging as well. You are constantly analyzing the way your body moves and how to do certain moves on the wall. For anyone who wants to get into shape, rock climbing is a fun and effective way to exercise muscles.

1.What does the author think of rock climbing?

A．It is an easy sport.                       B．It is challenging.

C．It is quite dangerous.                     D．It is extremely difficult.

2.From the text we know that _____________.

A．indoor rock climbing is much easier than outdoor rock climbing

B．while rock climbing, people depend mainly on their arms

C．ordinary people can practise rock climbing

D．during climbing, the climber can always stop for a rest

3.While climbing, it is much easier for a rock climber if he __________.

A．takes a rope                           B．has a partner

C．has three points touching the wall           D．uses feet more often

4.__________ will make rock climbing easier.

A．Keeping the body closer to the wall

B．Resting more often on the arms

C．Resting more often on the feet

D．Pushing forward without thinking of the problems

5.By rock climbing, one can _______.

A．get more weight and stronger muscles

B．get both physical and mental exercises

C．have a terrible experience that will last long

D．probably feel quite defeated

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If you have never ever heard of pawpaw，you are not alone. Most Americans do not know of the fruit，although it is native to the United States. Once，however，it was one of the most popular fruits in North America. Happily，those who love the pawpaw are trying to return it to its former position in American foods.

The pawpaw is a kind of fruit that grows on trees found all over the eastern United States. It is similar in size to a typical mango. It has a dull green-colored skin，and a soft，almost creamy orange inside. Most people agree that the pawpaw tastes like a combination of bananas，apricots （杏）and mangos. Most people are very surprised by its sweet taste. The fruit has a very short harvest season，from two to three weeks in September and October.

The pawpaw has never been sold commercially. The fruit requires a very special environment-low，wet areas that sometimes flood. In addition，the fruit is good to eat for only two to three days after harvesting. This makes it hard to sell anywhere distant from the pawpaw trees.

Planters are again growing pawpaw trees and harvesting the fruit. In several states farmers have organized “pawpaw festivals” to reintroduce the food to people.

Farmers are trying to grow different kinds of paw paws that will be easier to ship and sell commercially. Donna and Jim Davis are pawpaw farmers in Westminster，Maryland. They told National Public Radio that they purchased their pawpaw trees in the 1990s and now sell the fruit at farmer markets and online.

So, who knows? Maybe the pawpaw will show up soon at a market near you.

1.What is the pawpaw's most outstanding nature?

A. It grows on trees all over the US.

B. Its sour taste is like an apricot.

C. It looks like a combination of bananas and mangos.

D. It is very rich in sugar.

2.Why is it difficult for the pawpaw to become a big business?

A. It has to be sold far from the pawpaw tree.

B. It is difficult to harvest in the low and wet areas.

C. It is hard to keep its freshness for long.

D. It needs expensive transportation to the market.

3.What do farmers do to deal with the disadvantage of paw paws?

A. They advertise on National Public Radio.

B. They plant improved pawpaw trees.

C. They organize pawpaw festivals.

D. They sell the fruit at farmer markets.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. A forgotten American fruit is becoming popular again.

B. Fruit of pawpaw plays an important part in America.

C. Most people have hardly eaten fresh paw paws.

D. A traditional fruit has changed people's diet.

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If you have ever been rock climbing, then you will know that it is not a very easy sport. In fact you probably felt quite defeated when you first tried to do any serious climbing. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing are both extremely demanding and, like anything else, require practice, to get good at. What most people don’t know is that the sport of rock climbing is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports there is.

There are three basic types of rock climbing. Top roping is probably one of the most common types and is basically climbing with a partner. The second type, which is very similar to top roping, is called lead climbing. In both of these types of rock climbing the climber can sit off the wall and rest on the rope.

The third type of rock climbing is called bouldering. Bouldering is a type of free climbing without any ropes. This is the most demanding of all climbing types. The climber must be able to complete the climbing without taking a rest on the rope.

Believe it or not, climbing is said to be about 75% legs and only 25% arms. To climb efficiently and successfully, a person needs to have a wonderful technique. One of the major rules of rock climbing is to always have three points touching the wall, whether it is both feet and one hand, or one foot and both hands, as it is much easier to have your weight rest on three points than on two. Another important idea to grasp is that your arms in most cases will do the climbing; they only hold you into the wall so that your legs are actually pushing you upward. Also, the closer you are to the wall, the easier it is to climb.

Rock climbing may sound a bit too extreme for the everyday person but it really is an amazing workout. Once you get into the sport, and learn how to position your body and rest your weight, then you can begin to deal with some difficult problems. The great thing about rock climbing is that it is mentally challenging as well. You are constantly analyzing the way your body moves and how to do certain moves on the wall. For anyone who wants to get into shape, rock climbing is a fun and effective way to exercise muscles.

1.What does the author think of rock climbing?

A．It is an easy sport.          B．It is challenging.

C．It is quite dangerous.       D．It is extremely difficult.

2.According to this passage, we know that __________.

A．indoor rock climbing is much easier than outdoor rock climbing

B．while rock climbing, people depend mainly on their arms

C．ordinary people can practise rock climbing

D．during climbing, the climber can always stop for a rest

3.It is much easier for a rock climber if he ___________ while climbing.

A．takes a rope            B．has a partner

C．has three points touching the wall   D．uses feet more often

4.___________ will make rock climb easier.

A．Keeping the body closer to the wall   B．Resting more often on the arms

C．Resting more often on the feet     D．Pushing forward without thinking of the problems

5.By rock climbing, one can _____________.

A．get more weight and stronger muscles        B．get both physical and mental exercises

C．have a terrible experience that will last long.   D．probably feel quite defeated

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If you have ever been rock climbing, then you will know that it is not a very easy sport. In fact you probably felt quite defeated when you first tried to do any serious climbing. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing are both extremely demanding and, like anything else, require practice, to get good at. What most people don’t know is that the sport of rock climbing is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports there is.

There are three basic types of rock climbing. Top roping is probably one of the most common types and is basically climbing with a partner. The second type, which is very similar to top roping, is called lead climbing. In both of these types of rock climbing the climber can sit off the wall and rest on the rope.

The third type of rock climbing is called bouldering. Bouldering is a type of free climbing without any ropes. This is the most demanding of all climbing types. The climber must be able to complete the climbing without taking a rest on the rope.

Believe it or not, climbing is said to be about 75% legs and only 25% arms. To climb efficiently and successfully, a person needs to have a wonderful technique. One of the major rules of rock climbing is to always have three points touching the wall, whether it is both feet and one hand, or one foot and both hands, as it is much easier to have your weight rest on three points than on two. Another important idea to grasp is that your arms in most cases will do the climbing; they only hold you into the wall so that your legs are actually pushing you upward. Also, the closer you are to the wall, the easier it is to climb.

Rock climbing may sound a bit too extreme for the everyday person but it really is an amazing workout. Once you get into the sport, and learn how to position your body and rest your weight, then you can begin to deal with some difficult problems. The great thing about rock climbing is that it is mentally challenging as well. You are constantly analyzing the way your body moves and how to do certain moves on the wall. For anyone who wants to get into shape, rock climbing is a fun and effective way to exercise muscles.

41．What does the author think of rock climbing?

A．It is an easy sport.          B．It is challenging.

C．It is quite dangerous.       D．It is extremely difficult.

42．According to this passage, we know that __________.

A．indoor rock climbing is much easier than outdoor rock climbing

B．while rock climbing, people depend mainly on their arms

C．ordinary people can practise rock climbing

D．during climbing, the climber can always stop for a rest

43．It is much easier for a rock climber if he ___________ while climbing.

A．takes a rope            B．has a partner

C．has three points touching the wall   D．uses feet more often

44．___________ will make rock climb easier.

A．Keeping the body closer to the wall   B．Resting more often on the arms

C．Resting more often on the feet    D．Pushing forward without thinking of the problems

45．By rock climbing, one can _____________.

A．get more weight and stronger muscles       B．get both physical and mental exercises

C．have a terrible experience that will last long.   D．probably feel quite defeated

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I could have easily gone through life without getting to know one of the most romantic feelings---love for a dog.

For at least ten years my _______ had been suggesting that we get a dog. There were several reasons why the idea _______. We had noticed that, on our block, couples with no children as a rule _______ one large or two small dogs. So we got one puppy _______ we too had no children.

He flew into the house with the _______ of a Formula 1 (一级方程式赛车). In several minutes he ran over all the house, _______ from my shoulder onto the bed, and ended up in the _______, where my wife washed him with motherly _______. From that day on, the invisible（看不见的） _______ for the love of the new member of our household began at my home.

He seemed to ________ that at once. Most of the meals that my wife had ________ for him with greater care than those for me—he didn’t ________ look at.

Every evening I went out walking with him. I could not know who was walking whom ________ one evening, when, tired from work, I ________ the walk. The dog was very angry and dragged me out.

Last night our dog pulled me by the ear with his teeth, ________ me up in my dream, and dragged me into the kitchen to make me turn off the ________ which had disturbed（干扰） his sleep. I meekly（乖乖地） ________ that I had forgotten to switch off the light, but that was not ________. He looked at me like a teacher at a pupil who repeatedly makes ________.

Now we finally know who’s the ________ at home, and for twenty years we had seriously argued whether it was my wife or I.

1.A. wife　　 B. son　　 C. husband　　 D. daughter

2.A. came up with　　 B. came out　　 C. came up　　 D. came on

3.A. kept　　 B. rose　　 C. carried　　 D. invited

4.A. if　　 B. unless　　 C. since　　 D. before

5.A. speed　　 B. shape　　 C. cost　　 D. race

6.A. climbed　　 B. jumped　　 C. covered　　 D. stopped

7.A. yard　　 B. street　　 C. bathroom　　 D. kitchen

8.A. worry　　 B. care　　 C. identity　　 D. power

9.A. signal　　 B. work　　 C. war　　 D. truth

10.A. doubt　　 B. understand　　 C. wonder　　 D. dislike

11.A. reached　　 B. searched　　 C. looked　　 D. prepared

12.A. even　　 B. still　　 C. ever　　 D. yet

13.A. while　　 B. because　　 C. until　　 D. as

14.A. gave in　　 B. gave up　　 C. gave away　　 D. gave out

15.A. broke　　 B. woke　　 C. picked　　 D. packed

16.A. water　　 B. heater　　 C. cooker　　 D. light

17.A. hoped　　 B. considered　　 C. admitted　　 D. decided

18.A. enough　　 B. good　　 C. bad　　 D. true

19.A. plans　　 B. mistakes　　 C. decisions　　 D. faces

20.A. boss　　 B. member　　 C. adult　　 D. child

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If you've gone through all your jigsaw puzzles and are looking for a real challenge, Kodak just released what it calls ''the world's largest puzzle'' that you can buy.

Putting your patience and jigsaw solving skills to the test will cost you both real money and a lot of space. Featuring images of symbolic landmarks shot by professional photographers, Kodak's new product will set you back between $409.99 and $599.99, and will probably take up a decent-sized room when completed.

Matching over 51,000 jigsaw puzzle pieces is sure to be a time-consuming affair, but to make it less stressful for those willing to give it a go, Kodak split the puzzle into 27 images of different international landmarks, from the Great Wall of China to the Statue of Liberty and the Taj Mahal.

They've actually made it too easy, if you ask me, packaging the pieces for each of the 27 different images in different bags, allowing you to finish them one by one before putting them together. So you're basically getting 27 smaller puzzles that you can then fix into the world's largest puzzle. Kind of tricky, if you ask me… The only real challenge will be finding somewhere to display the completed puzzle, as at 28.5 feet by 6.25 feet, it's probably going to need its own room.

Despite its subjective faults, Kodak's gigantic jigsaw puzzle is in high demand. It's already sold out on Amazon, where it was priced at $410, leaving interested parties with the option of acquiring it for at least $500 from two other retailers (零售商) listed on the official Kodak website.

1.What makes the Kodak jigsaw puzzle special?

A.It is made up of the most pieces.

B.It has the most beautiful images.

C.It is giant and takes up much space.

D.It can be bought by various means.

2.What makes it easier to complete the Kdak jigsaw puzzle?

A.Various choices of getting it.

B.Skills of professional photographers.

C.Players' patience and jigsaw solving skills.

D.Separately packaged images of world famous landmarks.

3.How much will it cost you at least to buy one jigsaw puzzle from retailers?

A.$ 409.99. B.$410.

C.$500. D.$599.99.

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