单选题 —There has been no rain for months. Will it rain soon?
—______. The crops are in great need of water.

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[考点] I hope so“希望如此”
[解析] Of course意为“当然”；I think so意为“我也这么认为”；I'm afraid not意为“恐怕不是”；此三项均不合题意。只有I hope so意为“希望如此”，符合题意。故选B。