A dozen family members gathered at the table______ were traditional local foods such as preserved ham sausage.

 When it was his turn to deliver his speech, ______, he walked towards the microphone.

 When I passed the entrance examination, my family_____ me ______ my success.

 ---How much will I pay for a night?

---Prices_______ from room to room.          

 --- Why didn’t Tom give you one of his paintings?

--- I didn’t want one, but he would have given me one if I______.

Premier Wen Jiabao has many important______ of state ______ .        

---Did your parents take you to go on holiday?

--- I’d love_______ , but there was no room in the car.

 ---You didn’t come to the party yesterday?

---_______ ? I’m not a party animal.

If you rank _______ second in the race, you’ll get _____ qualification to compete for the next round.         

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最近，你班就“考试”这一话题举行了一次讨论会。请根据以下信息，用英语写一篇短文，叙述大家对考试的看法。

    1. 短文必须包括所有要点。

2. 词数：120左右。

3. 参考词汇：改革reform  v. & n.  ； 课外活动 extra-curricular activities

4. 文章的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数：

Recently we had a discussion about examinations. Some students think that it is very important to have an exam._______________________________________________________