17. Where is the speaker from?

A.China. B. Australia. C. America.

18. What hand gestures (手势语)does the speaker first talk about?

A.The "OK" shape.B. The "O" snape.C.The "V" shape.

19. What does "V" shape mean in Australia?

A.Peace. B. Something interesting. C. Something bad.

20. What should you do if you want to tell a Frenchman something is OK?

A. Form "OK" with your fingers.

B. Just use words.

C. Form "V" with your fingers.

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第-节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

The best colors for advertising are those that make people comfortable or stimulate (激发） their senses ； knowing which color does that depends on what is being advertised. In general, color schemes (调配）contain three kinds： warm, cool and black and white.

Warm Colors

Bright red, orange, and yellow are warm colors, and they stimulate excitement. In fact, all advertisements and menus of fast food chains feature these colors. Warm colors are some of the best colors for advertising food as they are known to increase the appetite.

A color scheme that includes warm colors also encourages people to stay longer. These colors stimulate warmth and comfort，and when people relax over dinner，they are more likely to enjoy a dessert or a cup of coffee, thus spending more money.

Cool Colors

Besides knowledge and understanding，some shades of blue are also associated with quiet. As a result，blue can actually slow a person's heart rate (比率)and reduce appetite，which is why it's not often chosen for restaurant advertising. On