第二部分  英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)  
第一节  单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)  
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。  
16. We are now living in ______ “Information Age”, ______ time of new discoveries and great changes.
   A. the; a   B. an; the   C. 不填; a   D. the; the
17. — I have heard you are going to change your job. Are you serious?
—_______. I will quit my job.
A. Yes, I’ve made up my mind          B. No, I was joking     
C. Yes, I do hope so                       D. No, I’m not
18. Choosing the right dictionary depends on ______ you want to use it for.
A. why    B. what    C. how    D. whether