The coasted areas have mild winters, but ____ the central plains become extremely cold.
A.by contrast | B.with contrast | C.contrast | D.contrasting |
Scientists are convinced the positive effect of laughter_____physical and mental health.
A.of, at | B.by, in | C.of, on | D.on, at |
Last year the number of death increased_______ 2% _________ 4% the year before.
A.to, comparing to | B.by, comparing with |
C.to, compared with | D.by, compared to |
It is said ______ vegetables and fruits are good to our health, apples and pears _________.
A.that, including | B.what, including | C.that, included | D.what, included |
The students competed _____the honor of winning _____each other _____the school sports meet.
A.in ;with;against | B.against;for;at | C.for;against;in | D.about;in;with |
He told me his computer company was in great need of a capable leader, ______ with strong will as well as good humor.
A.who | B.that | C.one | D.which |
Research has been limited to ____ production profits, rather than ____ that GM foods are safe.
A.increasing; make sure | B.increasing; making sure |
C.increase; make sure | D.increase; making sure |
We hope the bridge ______ the road ______ will be completed as soon as possible. We can’t bear the inconvenience any more.
A.to; being carried out | B.of; carried out |
C.on; to be carried out | D.to; carrying out |
Lots of waste has been dumped into the river,which has led to________.
A.lots of fish having been killed | B.kill lots of fish |
C.lots of fish being killed | D.lots of fish to kill |
I hope that my father will quit smoking because I want him to live my grandpa does.
A.as a long and healthy life as | B.so long and healthy a life as |
C.such long and healthy a life as | D.as long and healthy a life as |
As is widely acknowledged, playing outside helps children learn through curiosity, which , _ __, promotes creativity.
A.inbrief | B.inturn | C.inconclusion | D.inreturn |
To tell you the truth, I think it is you______ Mr. Black______.
A.less than, which are to be blamed | B.rather than, that are to blame |
C.other than, that is to blame | D.more than, who is to blame |
Mary and Jane are both very quite, but ______them, their younger brother Tom is quite naughty.
A.like | B.alike | C.unlike | D.with |
Father ____ that we four brothers try our best to help our uncle ___ everything he had done for us.
A.suggested; in return for | B.hoped; in exchange for |
C.wished; in terms of | D.supposed; in turn |