After the new technique was introduced, the factory produced _______ in 2010 as the year before.
| A．as twice many machines | B．twice many as machines |
| C．as many machines twice | D．twice as many machines |
My parents _____ in Hong Kong. They were born there and have never lived anywhere else.
| A．live | B．lived | C．were living | D．will live |
I’m trying to break the _______ of getting up too late .
| A．tradition | B．convenience | C．habit | D．leisure |
Hearing the dog barking fiercely, away _____.
| A．fleeing the thief | B．was fleeing the thief |
| C．the thief was fleeing | D．fled the thief |
It is immediately clear ____ the financial crisis will soon be over.
| A．since | B．what | C．when | D．whether |
During the period of recent terrorist activities, people _____ not to touch and unattended bag.
| A．had always been warned | B．were always being warned |
| C．are always warning | D．always warned |