The house prices fell sharply at the end of last year, but ______ at the beginning of this year.
| A．repaired | B．recovered |
| C．replaced | D．reduced |
----I am really surprised that a policeman in his car __________ have hit several common pedestrians, killing one and injuring three.
----Yes, If one __________ ask for trouble, what can we say?
| A．would, will | B．must, may | C．should, must | D．need, dare |
The ________ fact is that some European countries are heavily in debt, ________China’s economy is generally in good shape.
| A．simple, so | B．bare, nevertheless | C．obvious, because | D．clear, despite |
There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars __________ road conditions require __________.
| A．that ... improving | B．which...to be improved |
| C．where ...improving | D．when...improving |
------ Who knows the meaning of the saying “ Time __________ will tell.”
------ __________ Tom knows.
| A．only, Alone | B．alone, Only | C．lonely, Merely | D．alone, Alone |
Several diseases are believed to ______ the lives of many children annually, malaria _______.
| A．claim, included | B．kill, to be included |
| C．be claiming, is included | D．be killing, included |