( )17. — You really had a long conversation with James.

— I just listened to him singing the 　　　. He lost his job again.

A. yellows B. whites C. blacks D. blues

( )18. — Can you help me repair the computer? It doesn’t work properly.

— I wish I could. But I am a 　　　.

A. green hand B. white elephant C. yellow dog D. black sheep

( )19. Tom is from Hong Kong. Sometimes I have some difficulty 　　　 what he says.

A. understand B. to understand C. understanding D. to understanding

( )20. — How would you like your coffee, sir?

— 　　　.

A. Very much B. Black, please C. No, thanks D. Yes, I do

二. 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分;满分30分)

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