The policy will _______a chain reaction of automatic spending cuts that can lead to thousands of job losses.
A. set down B. set off C. set out D. set about
Landing safely in bad weather is a _______ task for any pilot, and even the smallest error can lead to a disaster.
A. tricky B. secure C. significant D. easy
The discovery of the oil field, to the delight of the whole nation, will largely _______ the country’s dependence on imports of energy.
A. adjust B. affect C. settle D. ease
One hundred percent _______ to your studies, though it can be lonely and no fun at all, will leave precious marks on your youth.
A. commitment B. attention C. reference D. reaction
The speech from the new government is a _______ that major changes are on the way.
A. warning B. symbol C. goal D. signal
“Beijing plans to reduce the English section of National College Entrance Examination, the Gaokao, from 150 points to 100 points by 2016.”
请依据上面这则新闻，结合实际，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你对英语学习的认识，并简单陈述你的理由。
注意：①无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语；
②除诗歌外，文体不限；
③文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；
④词数为120左右。
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