No one knows how large universe is， but man has never given up the attempt to explore new stars and new planets.
A. the；/ B/; the C/：/ D the； the
--How about your trip to Italy?
--Oh, ________ the fine weather, we enjoyed ourselves indeed.
| A．but for | B．thanks to |
| C．in spite of | D．in favor of |
--Which car is better, the red one or the black one?
--I prefer the red one, but it is really a matter of personal________.
| A．taste | B．style |
| C．affair | D．tradition |
In the past several weeks, many cities in Northern China________from heavy fogs, causing great inconvenience to people.
| A．suffered | B．have been suffering |
| C．were suffered | D．had been suffered |
Could you tell me where you bought your beautiful handbag? I want to buy________too.
| A．one | B．that |
| C．this | D．it |
The new government made a promise that they would surely improve the________of people’s life.
| A．outline | B．quality |
| C．insurance | D．attitude |