The United States has become a significant musical _________around the world.
| A．effect | B．affect | C．infection | D．influence |
On Monday mornings it usually ______ me an hours to drive to work although the actual distance is only 20 miles.
| A．takes | B．is taking | C．took | D．will take |
As the most frequently spoken language in the world, Chinese ________ in many schools in Europe.
A. is teachingB is taughtC. has taughtD. teaches
Jenny is always absent from school, ______ I suppose is why she is criticized now and then.
| A．which | B．who | C．that | D．what |
The notice came around two in the afternoon the meeting would be postponed.
| A．when | B．that | C．whether | D．how |
It was not until near the end of the lettershe mentioned her own plan.
| A．that | B．where | C．why | D．when |