-How long has the United Nations __________？
-__________1945.
| A．come into existence; In |
| B．been in existence; Since |
| C．been in existence; From |
| D．come into existence; For |
Recently stock prices have been falling __________ because of the influence of the global financial crisis.
| A．absolutely | B．sharply |
| C．narrowly | D．automatically |
The final score of the basketball match was 93:94. We were only __________ beaten.
| A．nearly | B．slightly |
| C．narrowly | D．lightly |
Sorry, I have to __________ now. It's time for class.
-OK, I'll call back later.
| A．hang up | B．break up |
| C．give up | D．hold up |
I have never dreamed of __________ such a good hotel in this town.
| A．there was | B．there is |
| C．there being | D．there have |
I don't mind where we go __________ there's sun, sea and beach.
A as ifB as long as
C now thatD in order that