28. At a rough look, the area of the city is about ______ the old one.
| A．three times the size as | B．three times the size of |
| C．three times that is | D．three times what is |
___________a large group, your tone should be clear and loud.
| A．When addressed | B．While addressing |
| C．When you address | D．On addressing |
Not until the 11th century, when a young lady brought a fork to Italy, _____.
| A．and the custom reached Europe |
| B．the custom reached Europe |
| C．did the custom reach Europe |
| D．had the custom reached Europe |
--- Dad, I have been appointed as manager of our company, but I’m worried about it.
--- Why worry? Increased responsibility can ____ your best qualities.
| A．bring out | B．bring in | C．bring up | D．bring about |
If the disability makes the young author ___, so do his talents.
| A．get through | B．stand out |
| C．turn up | D．bring about |
The girl has a great interest in sports and ___ badminton classes twice a week over the past 2 years.
| A．takes | B．took |
| C．is taking | D．has been taking |