16．In no place of China_______little about the economic development nowadays.
| A．the local government cares | B．does the local government care |
| C．doesn't the local government care | D．cares the local government |
---- Why not buy this type of car，sir?
----- ________ the high price, I could have chosen one .
| A．But for | B．Besides | C．Aside from | D．Except for |
The UN declared that they remained ________ to peace, fighting against terrorism despite difficulty.
| A．admitted | B．committed |
| C．devoting | D．concentrating |
----- What a speech he has delivered!
----- Really good! I could hardly imagine myself to make a speech in public.
| A．make | B．to make | C．making | D．being made |
A growing number of people are beginning to believe that learning new skills and knowledge _________ more promotion opportunities.
| A．devotes to | B．refers to |
| C．contributes to | D．Distributes |
He felt ________ when hearing that he had been admitted into the school badminton team. Which answer is WRONG?
| A．cheerful | B．delightful |
| C．on cloud nine | D．Excited |