The phrase “the best” in paragraph 2 refers to the best __________.   
A.picture books         
B.illustrations
C.authors          
D.words

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A.little   
B.a little       
C.few  
D.a few

_________(43)
A.fed            
B.feed      
C.feed on 
D. food

The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic.
A.In spite of the heavy rain, we were able to have a picnic.
B.We were prevented from having our picnic by the heavy rain.
C.We could have our picnic even though it rained heavily.
D. The heavy rain didn’t prevent us from having our picnic.

Alice eats very little because she doesn’t want to put on weight.
A.Because Alice doesn’t want to get fat, she eats quite a lot.
B. Alice wants to put on weight, so she doesn’t eat anything.
C.Alice eats very little, but she doesn’t lose weight.
D.Alice eats very little so as not to gain weight.

_________(50)
A.avoid
B.without    
C.not   
D.no

_________(49)
A.catching    
B.holding           
C.carrying 
D. taking

_________(48)
A.hills     
B. jungles      
C.forests     
D.woods

_________(47)
A.on  
B. around   
C.over 
D.under

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A.moats    
B. ditches   
C.bridges 
D. dams