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22. Most of the pilgrims couldn`t survive the first winter because …
A) they shared their food with Indians. B) they didn`t have enough popcorn.
C) the Indians didn`t teach them how to survive. D) they couldn`t grow many crops.
23. The text is mainly about …
A) Native Indians who helped the pilgrims.
B) How the turkey became the main dish for Americans.
C) The formation of Thanksgiving Day
D) Story about how the English people learnt to live in North America
24. What is FALSE according to the passage?
A) The pilgrims had come to the New World before the Indians.
B) It was the Indians who played an important role in the life of early pilgrims.
C) The Indians even brought popcorn for newcomers` dinner.
D) Most popular cake during Thanksgiving is made from pumpkin.


"At Antoine's. At seven", the woman`s voice said at the other end of the phone.
"At Antoine's, at seven", I repeated. I always repeat such information on the phone in case I haven't heard correctly. Not that I`m hard at hearing, but it's better that way.
"Very well, then. I`ll be expecting you”, she replied. "Just a moment. How will I recognize you?”, I asked. I was trying to imagine what she looked like. Her voice suggested someone in her early 30s. There was something, smooth, but at the same time hard about that voice, something that goes with diamonds and an expensive education.
"You won't have to. Just don't be late... Antoine's was one of those new style French places that specializes in very high prices and very small portions.
"Yes, sir? Have you got a reservation?" the head waiter asked as soon as I came through the door. I could see the inside of the place was as empty as the car-park.
"No, but I don't think I'll need one ... I answered. The waiter smiled. He looked at my old sports jacket and not very new shoes. "I'm afraid we are fully booked this evening", he said.
“It's all right. I think the gentleman is looking for me", the woman's voice said.