It is known to all that the US is about the same size as China, whereas its population is five times________.
| A．as few | B．fewer |
| C．as little | D．smaller |
Under such circumstances, it is little ________ that they experience difficulties.
| A．shame | B．wonder | C．pity | D．relief |
She wonders ______ it is that has made him ______ he is now.
| A．what; that | B．what; what |
| C．there; so | D．that; what |
The professor’s speech_________ very well, and everyone present understood his opinions.
| A．worked out | B．found out. |
| C．figured out | D．put out |
I admire those people, _____ having little money, they feel happy and satisfied.
| A．With | B．Because of |
| C．In spite of | D．Instead of |
Five officials of north China's Shanxi province are_______, with two already removed from office, the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s discipline watchdog announced on Thursday.
A. to investigateB.to be investigated
C. being investigated D. investigated