19. ―Sam’s birthday is coming. What should I get him?

   ―What about a_____________? He loves reading.

A. football          B. cake            C. book            D. picture

18. David has grown up. Now he is much ___________ than his mother.

A. tall             B. taller            C. tallest            D. the tallest

17.―_____________do you come to school every day？

  ―By bus.

A. How            B. Why            C. When            D. Where

16. Last night I called him_____________8:30, but he was not in.

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

15.― Whose book is it?

   ― Oh, it’s____________.

A. I              B. me               C. my               D. mine

14. Why does Jean mention her friend in Canada？

A. They often write to keep in touch.

B. They went to school together before.

C. They haven’t seen each other for long.

请打开第Ⅱ卷，看第一大题听力试题。该试题需要在第Ⅱ卷第一大题的相应位置上作答。

语言知识运用(共30分)

    从下列各题所给的四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

13. What are Robert’s friends like?

A. They often call each other.

B. They never argue with him.

C. They don’t talk all the time.

12. What kind of friends does Jean like?

A. They enjoy traveling a lot.

B. They can always be trusted.

C. They don’t talk about problems.

听第三段对话，回答第12、13、14小题。

11. Why is Mary taking English classes?

A. She thinks it’s very interesting.

B. She thinks it’s easier for her.

C. She thinks it’s very useful.