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TURIN, June 14th (AP)--Italy defeated England tonight for the first time in 40 years, scoring a 20 victory in an exhibition game which meant a lot to the pride of Italian football.
A sell-out crowd of 70,000, filling the Turin Municipal Stadium, saw Italy’s first victory over England in nine games. The eight previous games ended in four victories for England and four ties.
Center-forward Pietro Anastasi put Italy ahead at the 38th minute. Inside-right Fabio Capello scored Italy’s second goal at the 52nd minute. Both Capello and Anastasi played for Italian champion Juventus of Turin.
The game celebrated the 75th birthday of the Italian football Federation in this north Italian industrial city. It was also the world record 107th game with the English national team for its captain Bobby Moore.
In the closing minutes, the English missed two good chances to score. Even Moore tried to shoot at the Italian goal from far o

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On February 14th many people in the world celebrate an unusual holiday. St. Valentine’s Day, a special day for lovers. Valentines are cards usually red and shaped like hearts with messages of love written on them. Lovers send these cards to each other on that day, often without signing their names.
The origin of this holiday is uncertain but according to one story it gets its name from a Christian named Valentine who lived in Rome during the 3rd century A.D. His job was to perform marriages for Christian couples. Unfortunately the Emperor of Rome didn’t allow Christian marriages. So they had to be performed in secret. Finally Valentine was arrested and put into prison. While he was in prison he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard. After one year the Emperor offered to release Valentine if he would stop performing Christian marriage. Valentine refused and so he was killed on February, 270 A.D. Before he was killed Valentine sent a love letter to
A. celebrate Valentine’s birthday
B. prove this holiday is unusual
C. show their love and affection
D. send messages of friendship

[单项选择]The Black Death, which ravaged England in the 14th century, carried off （　）.
A. 3/4 of the population
B. 1/4 of the population
C. 1/5 of the population
D. 1/2 of the population

[单项选择]Owing to the great genius of the 14th century poet ______ the British native literature was sufficiently vigorous and experienced in assimilating foreign influences without being subjected by them.

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On February 14th many people in the world celebrate an unusual holiday, St. Valentine’s day, a special day for lovers. Valentines are cards, usually red and shaped like hearts, with messages of love written on them. Lovers send these cards to each other on that day, often without signing their names.
The origin of this holiday is uncertain but according to one story it gets its name from a Christian named Valentine who lived in Rome during the 3rd century A.D.. His job was to perform marriages for Christian couples. Unfortunately the emperor of Rome didn’t allow Christian marriages. So they had to be performed in secret. Finally Valentine was arrested and put into prison. While he was in prison he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard. After one year the Emperor offered to release Valentine if he would stop performing Christian marriages. Valentine refused and so he was killed on February, 270 A.D.. Before he was killed Valentine sent
A. The possible origin of St. Valentine’s Day.
B. The love story of a Christian named Valentine.
C. A story about Valentines.
D. An unusual holiday.