Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
| A．on the other hand | B．on the contrary | C．to the contrary | D．in consequence |
Signnatel Inc, ______ world's largest maker of controller chips for MP3 players, is set to establish _______ new R & D centre in Hong Kong and open two sales offices on China's mainland.
| A．the; a | B．the; the | C．a; the | D．a; a |
The two old sisters，_______ so long，held each other and burst into tears．
| A．being separated | B．having been separated |
| C．having separated | D．had been separated |
— When will you leave for Paris for a visit?
— ____next month.
| A．Until | B．After | C．At | D．In |
It's impossible for all the people to get jobs because _____of them are not fit for them.
| A．none | B．all | C．not all | D．every one |
In such dry weather the flowers will have to be watered if they _____.
| A．have survived | B．would survive | C．are to survive | D．will survive |