1 . It is ______ pity that the industrial cities built in ______ nineteenth century don’t attract visitors.

A．a; the

B．the; the

C．the; a

D．a; a

2 . Mike spent time with ____native people to gain ____ better understanding of the country.

A．the; a

B．the; /

C．a; the

D．/; a

3 . Christmas is _______ special holiday when _______ whole family are supposed to get together.

A．the; the

B．a; a

C．the; a

D．a; the