A

Colours often have different meanings in different cultures. In the USA, people have found the following to be 　21　.

Black is the colour of power. It is also 　22　 in fashion because it makes people appear 　23　.

White is the 　24　 of purity. White is thought to be a 　25　 colour. However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to 　26　 clean than other colours.

Blue is the colour of the sky and the 　27　.

Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms. Studies show that weightlifters (举重运动员) are able to 　28　 heavier weights in blue gyms.

Green represents 　29　. It is good for our eyes. Hospitals often use green because it 　30　 patients and keep them peaceful.

( )21. A. false B. wrong C. bad D. true

( )22. A. unpopular B. popular C. inactive D. similar

( )23. A. thinner B. fatter C. shorter D. heavier

( )24. A. success B. system C. symbol D. survey

( )25. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter

( )26. A. look B. seem C. feel D. keep

( )27. A. ocean B. woods C. mountain D. grass

( )28. A. lose B. watch C. lift D. control

( )29. A. love B. sadness C. joy D. nature

( )30. A. excites B. relaxes C. interests D. surprises

B

One day, some people set out to sea by ship. One of 31 took his pet monkey with him. 32 they were far out at sea, their ship was broken for some reasons and everyone fell into the sea, including the monkey. The monkey was sure that he would 33 his life because he couldn’t swim. Suddenly a dolphin came and put him on her back. They soon got to an island and then the monkey 34 down from the dolphin’s back.

The dolphin asked the monkey, “Do you know this 35 ?”

The monkey answered, “Yes, I do. The king of this island is my father. Do you know that I am a prince?”

36 that no one lived on the island, the dolphin said, “Well, you 37 be a prince, but now you can be a king!”

The monkey then asked, “ 38 can I be a king?”

The 39 smiled and answered, “That’s 40 . As you are the only creature (生物) on this island, you will naturally be the king!” And then she swam away, leaving the monkey alone.

The story tells us that those who lie (撒谎) may end up in trouble.

( )31. A. you B. them C. us D. themselves

( )32. A. Unless B. If C. Until D. When

( )33. A. lose B. save C. change D. drop

( )34. A. pushed B. turned C. jumped D. climbed

( )35. A. accident B. place C. movie D. experience

( )36. A. Forgetting B. Fearing C. Knowing D. Hearing

( )37. A. wouldn’t B. needn’t C. may D. could

( )38. A. How B. Which C. When D. Why

( )39. A. monkey B. prince C. king D. dolphin

( )40. A. difficult B. impossibleC. easy D. helpful

三. 补全对话(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)

根据对话内容，从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两个为多余选项。

A: Jenny, I am going to a birthday party tonight, but I don’t know what to wear.

B: How about the orange T-shirt? 41.　　　 It can make you happy.

A: That’s a good idea. 42.

B: Perhaps you should wear your white jeans. White is a calm colour. 43.　　　 Everyone wants to relax in the party.

A: You are right. 44.　　　 What colour should I choose?

B: Why don’t you wear a blue hat? 45.

A: Thank you. I believe I will have a good time at the party.

A. It makes people feel calm and peaceful.

B. Orange is the colour of joy.

C. And I need a hat, too.

D. What do you think about it?

E. I’m not sure about it, either.

F. I think you will look more beautiful.

G. But what should I wear to match the orange T-shirt?