17. What do Mark and his co-workers usually do to help people?

　　A. Show them around.

　　B. Plan tours for them.

　　C. Teach them English.

听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。

18. How long did the speaker and his family live in the downtown apartment?

　　A. 8 years. B. 10 years. C. 30 years.

19. What was the reason for the speaker's unpleasant childhood?

　　A. Strict family rules.

　　B. Little chance to play outside.

　　C. Too much school work.

20. What does the speaker think of outdoor activities?

　　A. Colorless. B. Dangerous. C. Enjoyable.

第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

　　阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。

　　Shenzhen is a shopping paradise for visitors. Following is a list of the most popular shopping areas in the city.

　　▲North Huaqiang Area

　　The most prosperous shopping area in Shenzhen, it is home to dozens of market places for electronic products, home appliances, timepieces, clothing and jewelry. Some market places each house hundreds of shops, from flagship stores selling big brands to small boutiques (精品店) where you can bargain.

　　It is also a great place to dine, with plenty of restaurants offering various Chinese cuisines and foreign brands like Pizza Hut, Hagen Dazs and AijiSen.

　　▲Dongmen Area

One of the oldest commercial centers in Shenzhen, this area highlights a walking street flanked by humming stores. It is a good place to buy clothes, handbags, fashion accessories, jewelry, handicrafts, toys and small electronic gadgets.