C. She is over the age limit.

15. What may the boy’s sister use to draw in the competition？

A. Colored pencils.

B. Oil paints.

C. Water colors.

16. What is the prize for the winner this year？

A. A computer.

B. A camera.

C. A television.

听第10段材料，回答17—20题。

17. When did the speaker and his family come back to the United States？

A. Three years ago.

B. Four years ago.

C. Twenty years ago.

18. W hy don’t the speaker’s family return to Britain now？

A. They don’t like Britain.

B. The daughter has to continue her study.

C. They’re happier living in the United States.

19. What is the purpose of the speaker’s six-week trip in England？

A. To see his friends.

B. To go sightseeing.

C. To advertise his new book.

20. What does the speaker think of his six-week trip？

A. Expensive.

B. Difficult.

C. Satisfying.

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）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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