听第二篇短文,回答第16至20小题。
(
C
)16. Why didn't people like Van Gogh's paintings at first?
A. The colours were too simple.
B. The style was usual.
C. The style was bold(大胆的).
(
A
)17. How many paintings did Van Gogh sell during his life?
A. Only one.
B. Around ten.
C. Too many.
(
B
)18. What did Van Gogh use to make his paintings full of energy?
A. Short lines.
B. Thick and powerful strokes.
C. Small and fine lines.
(
C
)19. Who supported Van Gogh through hard times?
A. His teacher.
B. His friend.
C. His brother.
(
B
)20. What does Van Gogh's story teach us?
A. Success is not important.
B. We should never give up.
C. The early bird catches the worm.
答案：16. C 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. B
第三部分 情景问答
你有10秒钟的时间阅读下面的情景提示。之后你将听到两个问题,请根据情景提示的内容,用英语进行回答。注意:每个问题问两遍,每题的答题时间为15秒钟。
请看下面的情景提示:
书法是迈克的爱好之一,写书法时他感到呼吸平缓,思绪宁静。
(1)
Calligraphy.
(2)
He feels his breath slow down and his mind get quiet.
答案：(1) Calligraphy. (2) He feels his breath slow down and his mind get quiet.
