8.There have been a lot of changes ( ) 1978.

47.He said he had won the first place in the English speech contest.

46.He said he had learnt about three thousand English words by the end of middle school.

45.If I left my mobile phone at home, I would go back for it.

44.The new road meets the villagers’ long-felt need.

43.His writing has improved greatly this semester.

42.I had to admit that I know little about economics.

41.What can you see if you shut your eyes?

40.I suddenly saw a spider on the ceiling.

39.The old lady was looking at him from head to foot.

38.He didn’t go to bed until he had finished his work.