（届江苏省淮州中学高三3月份模拟英语试卷）
Light-to-moderate smokers were ________ to die of sudden heart problems than those who had never smoked.
| A．as twice likely | B．twice more possible |
| C．twice more likely | D．as twice possible |
The Chinese lunar New Year usually ______ two records: the world’s most watched television gala show and its busiest telecommunications network.
| A．develops | B．conducts | C．witnesses | D．launches |
Though sending text messages or writing micro-blogs allows us to exchange thoughts, bits and pieces of online connection can’t ______ for a “real conversation”.
| A．change | B．tolerate | C．substitute | D．contribute |
Generally speaking, how much you’re paid ______ how important you are to the company you’re looking for.
| A．returns | B．reflects | C．records | D．recognizes |
---Wow! Jerry got full marks again! How lucky he is!
--- _______. He is not so much lucky as hard-working. He makes full use of his time to study.
| A．No wonder | B．Not exactly | C．Not possible | D．No doubt |
Going on holiday not only __________you feel good while you’re there --- you reap the health benefits for months, new research shows.
| A．have made | B．make | C．has made | D．makes |