E “On this joyful and solemn occasion, all the peoples across the nation feel extremely proud for the progress and development of the motherland and have full confidence in the bright prospects for the great rejuvenation(生机与活力) of the Chinese nation,” Hu said in short speech standing atop Tiananmen gate with the rest of the collective leadership looking on. Behind the celebrations is the tremendous change of fortunes China has experienced. China has gone from poor and internationally weak when the communists took over, to the world’s third-largest economy and new power whose input the. U. S. superpower seeks to solve the global economic crisis and Iran’s nuclear challenge. Even the uninvited seemed excited, gathering on side streets to get a glimpse of the passing parade or watching from home. “China’s power makes us proud. Over the span of 60 years China has developed so rapidly,” said retiree(退休人员) Wang Shumin, standing in a back alley watching the parade on TV through a shop window. “China is now powerful and has a position on the world stage.” Standing nearby, Liu Shuping praised the blue skies: “Even the weather has paid attention today.” 57．What’s the second paragraph mainly about? A．Global economic crisis B．China in great poverty when founded C．China has experienced tremendous change of fortune D．USA superpower in the world 58．Where did Wang Shumin watch the parade on TV? A．At home          B．On Tiananmen Square C．In a store         D．In a back alley 59．From what Wang Shumin and Liu Shuping said, we can conclude that ______. A．The whole nation is in great pride B．China involves in world affairs C．China has become superpower after USA D．The weather in Beijing is pleasant 60．The occasion mentioned in the passage above may most probably occurred ______. A．on China’s 60th anniversary B．50 years after the communists took power in China C．on Oct.1.1949. D．on August.1.1999