Black cats were nearly extinct in Europe because _______.
the massive cat-killed campaign lasted for four centuries
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- Why is it considered bad luck to see a black cat crossing one's path? A: Because black cats look like witches. B: Because black cats were thought to be witches. C: Because black cats bring seven years of bad luck. D: Because black cats arc hard to notice in darkness.
- There are no black rats in Europe today because ______ took their places.
- People of ancient Egypt and Europeans of the Middle Ages （）. A: both worshipped black cats B: both feared black cats C: thought black cats could bring good luck D: felt very different about black cats
- The true intellectuals left for Europe forever because they were not satisfied with their native country.
- This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. A: turned dead B: passed by C: carried away D: become extinct
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Black cats are considered to be unlucky in Western culture.
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Some people think black cats and the number 13 are __________.
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In China, black cats mean nothing, just one of the colors.
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Why were passengers from Europe able to travel to New York so cheaply A: Because the ships were lime crowded on the trip back to New York. B: Because shipping companies were eager to fill their ships with passengers on the return trip from Europe. C: Because the shipping companies wanted to develop travelling industry in New York. D: Because few Europeans longed to visit New York.
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You ___________twelve then, were you? A: are not B: were hardly C: were nearly D: were only