The population of China is larger than ______ of the United States.
| A．this | B．that | C．these | D．those |
One’s life has value _______ one brings value to the life of others.
| A．so that | B．no matter how |
| C．except that | D．as long as |
The old man has a strange way of speaking. Here is a recording of his speech, but no clear _______ of what he has said could be made at all.
A. meaningD. idea
C. explanation D. sense
The film “Pirates of the Caribbean” _______ a great success and brought in a large profit to the cinema across the country.
| A．appreciated | B．enjoyed |
| C．made | D．secured |
The traffic on the main streets has a longer green signal than _______ on the small ones.
| A．one | B．this | C．that | D．it |
With alcohol and drugs _______ out of their life, the post-1990s young people now tend to develop healthier hobbies.
| A．kicked | B．to kick |
| C．having kicked | D．kick |