____ to everyone the importance and value of these historic sites, the government has strengthened regulations to protect them.
| A．To stress | B．Stressing |
| C．Having stressed | D．Stressed |
________ running a major campaign against corruption (腐败), discipline watchdogs across China have been on a drive against unprofessional behavior among local officials.
| A．In addition | B．Thanks to |
| C．In spite of | D．As well as |
----I would describe Mum’s menu of steaks, smoked chicken and roast beef as ________.
----I am ________ you. A healthy diet is basic necessity.
| A．heavy; with | B．energetic; for |
| C．protective; on | D．body-building; by |
----Maybe they will let us in without tickets.
----A ________ chance of that! We will probably have to pay.
| A．slim | B．distant | C．cool | D．Raw |
Japanese culture focuses on educational competition. Students work hard in the hope that their efforts will pay ________ in the ________ of a stable career in future.
| A．off; shape | B．back; form |
| C．off; flavor | D．back; fancy |
Many of us know the live-action film Cinderella, a fairy tale about a kind-hearted country girl who suffers mistreatment at the ________ of her cruel and jealous stepmother.
| A．shelter | B．trick | C．spy | D．mercy |