As we grow up, it always _______ that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place.
| A．suggests | B．promises | C．requires | D．seems |
Although many measures _____, the world’s economy is still going down.
| A．are taken | B．were taken |
| C．will be taken | D．have been taken |
The teacher asked the two students to discuss the question in a low voice______ they should bother the others.
| A．so that | B．in case | C．in order that | D．now that |
One third of the country_____ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens______ black people.
| A．is; are | B．is; is | C．are; are | D．are; is |
Steve Jobs’ death _______ quickly and soon became the talk of the whole world.
| A．expressed | B．spread | C．performed | D．whispered |
It is the prevention of disease_____ its successful treatment that has led to the rapid increase of the world’s population.
| A．more than | B．rather than | C．other than | D．less than |