一 . 单项填空(共20小题;每小题1分，满分20分)
( )1. Usually, it’s easier to make decision than to take action.
A. a; an B./; an C./;/ D. a;/
( )2. In Western countries, women are always dressed white their wedding day, because white is the colour of purity.
A. on; on B. in; in C. on; in D. in; on
( )3. Wearing blue clothes can make _______ easier to feel less stressed. I will wear a blue T-shirt today.
A. that B. me C. it D. myself
( )4. — Do you think Andy can be a good policeman?
— Yes, I think so. He has the ability to stay when something dangerous happens.
A. calm B. excited C. afraid D. nervous
( )5. It’s believed that our moods are sometimes by colours. Many scientists are doing some research (研究) on this subject.
A. required B. chosen C. influenced D. explained
( )6. — Shall we watch Japanese cartoons?
— Japanese cartoons are not my cup of tea. I watch talk shows.
A. would like B. would better C. would rather D. should rather
( )7. — Why not join them in their party?
— Well, I am not invited. And I to go to the cinema.
A. prefer B. discover C. wish D. require
( )8. I can’t stop if Tom will show up at the party. We will be happy if he can come.
A. hoping B. wishing C. believing D. wondering
( )9. — What does the sentence “If you were the earth, I would rather the moon than the sun” mean?
— It means “I would like to move around you”. How sweet it sounds!
A. be B. to be C. being D. to being
( )10. — It seems that Jimmy is feeling bad about the exam.
— He needs to . A “C” is not the end of the world.
A. cheer himself up B. calm himself downC. let himself down D. warm himself up
( )11. You never know how much difficulty we had the problem. Luckily, we managed to solve it with Mrs Wu’s help.
A. working out B. work out C. worked out D. to work out
( )12. — Do you think I should wear an orange shirt today?
— Yes. orange can bring you good luck, it is good for your interview.
A. Though B. As C. But D. While
( )13. — The match is so exciting. The opposite team is really strong.
— You’re right. But I am sure our team will win!
A. if B. that C. whether D. why
( )14. — Will you buy this tie for Dad?
— I have no idea. I don’t know or not the colour matches his new shirt.
A. if B. that C. why D. whether
( )15. — I prefer western food. It’s delicious and good for us.
— ? But western food is said to be high in sugar and fat.
A. Is that right B. How do you know that
C. Do you really think so D. Who told you that
( )16. As I realized how bad the situations were, terrible feeling of fear came over me. But when I heard Mum’s warm words, feeling was gone at once.
A. a; the B. the; a C. an; the D. a; a
( )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)
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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
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
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21-25 DBACB 26-30 DACDB
31-35 BDACB 36-40 CCADA
