. ___________ the extreme levels of air pollution, city authorities have started to take measures to quickly reduce pollution levels and protect city dwellers.
| A．In spite of | B．As well as |
| C．In response to | D．By means of |
The British team, ______ several attempts to climb Yulong Xueshan, decided to have another try this summer.
| A．making | B．having made | C．to make | D．made |
David asked his nephew to ______ his bag while he headed for a drink at the airport.
| A．lose interest in | B．keep an eye on |
| C．look away from | D．keep in touch with |
The reason why I was late was that I was ______ by the traffic jam.
| A．made up | B．held up | C．turned up | D．put up |
One valuable tip for graduates is that first impressions during a job interview really ______.
| A．apply | B．function | C．apologize | D．count |
The general manager thought _______ of these problems before he made the final decision.
| A．a good many | B．a great deal |
| C．lots | D．a plenty |