23. The doctor doesn’t feel well today, _______ he still works very hard.

   A. but                      B. and                    C. so                     D. or

22. The teacher asked the students _______ computer games for too long.

   A. don’t play                B. didn’t play             C. not to play             D. not play

21. The bus tickets are much ______ than before.

   A. cheap                        B. cheaper                    C. cheapest                   D. the cheapest

20. --- Can you sing this song in English?

   --- Yes, I ______.

   A. can                            B. must                        C. may                         D. need

19. Tom ______ on the beach since last year.

   A. works                     B. worked                 C. is working                      D. has worked

18. You should finish your homework ______ you go out to play.

   A. when                       B. after                        C. before                      D. while

17. My brother suddenly returned _______ Saturday.

   A. on                         B. at                        C. in                        D. for

16. There ______ some milk in the glass.

   A. are                        B. is                        C. has                       D. have

15. This is your skirt. _______ is over there.

   A. Her                        B. Hers                     C. She                       D. She’s

14. What makes a good news reporter?

   A. A lot of practice and experience.

   B. To be energetic and creative.

   C. Unpaid jobs and a good chance.

（请打开试卷第II卷，看第一大题听力试题。按要求在相应位置上作答。）

语言知识运用部分（共30分）

从下列各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。