We went right round to the west coast by _________ sea instead of driving across _________ continent.
| A．the; the | B．不填；the |
| C．the; 不填 | D．不填；不填 |
The number of students in this college _____ by 10% every year.
| A．rises | B．lifts | C．raises | D．arises |
.______ the beginning of the 19th century did scientists know that all matter is made up of 
atoms.
| A．At | B．By | C．Up to | D．Not until |
Many people believe that _______ will takes years to develop a car that does not pollute the air.
| A．it | B．that | C．there | D．this |
They have been woking on this project for one month. It seems they need ________ month to finish it.
| A．more | B．other | C．another | D．the other |
________your generous help, we could not be living a happy life today.
| A．Despite | B．But for | C．Because of | D．As long as |