many times, but he still didn’t understand it.
| A．Having been told | B．Though he was told |
| C．To have been told | D．He was told |
Our company’s development will not stand_______of anyone, nor will it threaten anyone.
| A．in the way | B．in a way | C．on the way | D．by the way |
----Why does the lake smell terrible?
-----Because large quantities of water_______.
| A．is being polluted | B．have been polluted |
| C．is polluted | D．has been polluted |
The world economic crisis _______ in 2008, but the global economy began to recover in the second half of 2009.
| A．rose | B．raised | C．aroused | D．arose |
-You won’t go to Mary’s birthday party, will you?
-Yes, _______I’m invited.
| A．even if | B．unless | C．if | D．though |
It is hoped that the president’s visit will_______a better understanding between the two countries.
| A．make for | B．count on | C．show off | D．take up |