With the city ________ clouded by dirty smog, the government has planned to shut down the four major coal-fired power plants.
| A．abruptly | B．frequently |
| C．occasionally | D．regularly |
By no means __________ to her parents.
| A．this is the first time has she lied |
| B．this is the first time does she tell a lie |
| C．is this the first time she has lied |
| D．is this the first time she was lying |
____ the rising birth rate and immigration, the declining death rate also ____ the population growth.
| A．In consequence of; caused | B．In addition to; resulted in |
| C．In terms of; resulted from | D．In spite of; accounted for |
The __________ rate has been rising in the past decade in China，________ is reported in a recent survey. People find it hard to maintain their marriage.
| A．divorce; as | B．divorce; it |
| C．disconnection; which | D．separation; what |
Many young people in the West are expected to leave ______________ could be life’s most important decision — marriage — almost entirely up to luck.
| A．as | B．that | C．which | D．what |
Mr. Smith suggested the student ___ to be given a prize.
| A．refer | B．referred | C．referring | D．would refer |