— What’s the noise? It sounds as if it comes from upstairs.
— ____ . It must be the window-cleaner working, next door.
| A．I’m not sure | B．I hope not | C．I’d rather not | D．I don’t think so |
Wage increases to a certain level will probably help to ______ the average consumers from the effects of higher prices.
| A．cushion | B．reduce | C．prevent | D．remove |
These articles______ the problems of the modern world, including race relations and community development.
| A．address | B．avoid | C．create | D．correct |
Urban crowdedness would be greatly relieved if fares ______ on public transport were more reasonable.
| A．offered | B．spent | C．paid | D．charged |
Everyone thinks he’ll go far in this company because he has all the qualities necessary_________ success.
| A．to | B．with | C．on | D．for |
After suffering a heart attack, Michael Jackson was pronounced dead, _________ a tragic end to the world’s most popular entertainer.
| A．marking | B．to mark | C．marked | D．having marked |