14.Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been fantastic in my life.
Life is busy and exciting.Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10million and heavy traffic.I'm very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city.There are Mr and Mrs Phairat,their son Sanan,who is 18,the daughter Chinda,who is 16,and Grandpa and Grandma.
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda.The school teaches about 70percent in English,and 30percent in Thai.I've learned some spoken language,but Thai writing is very difficult.The cooking lesson is my favourite.I'm learning all about Thai food and culture.People don't use chopsticks here,but spoons and forks.When I come back,I'm going to cook you a real Thai meal.
Last weekend we visited some temples.We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok.I thought it was great.But Sanan and Chinda say that next month they're taking me to Phuket Island.The beaches there are even more beautiful.The month after next,we're going to travel to Mr Phairat's hometown in the north of Thailand.The Phairats own land there,and they have two elephants.I'm going to ride those elephants-and even wash them.Sanan and Chinda say it's really fun.
I'm amazed by everything in this country,especially by the elephants.Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life.They have been a traditional symbol of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace.In the seventh century,a Thai king trained 20,000elephants for battle (戰(zhàn)斗).
I'll tell you all about my Thai boxing (拳擊) lessons next time I write.
Yours
Mandy
56.How many family members are there in Mandy's host family?C
A.4.
B.5.
C.6.
D.7.
57.Next month,Mandy is going to visitB.
A.Pattaya beach
B.Phuket Island
C.Phairat's hometown
D.Bangkok
58.According to the e-mail,D has been a symbol of Thailand for many years.

59.From the e-mail we know that Mandy isC when she stays In Thailand.
A.shy
B.quiet
C.excited
D.proud
60.What is the main idea of the e-mail?A
A.Study trip in Thailand
B.Food culture in Thailand
C.Elephant riding in Thailand
D.International schools in Thailand.