______ the extreme levels of air pollution, city authorities have started to take measures to quickly reduce pollution levels and protect city dwellers.
A. In spite of B. As well as C. In response to D. By means of
Thanks to Mrs Smith, the father and the son eventually ______after ten years’ cold relationship between them.
A. took upB. picked up C. made up D. turned up
I’d appreciate ______ if you can turn the radio down, for my baby is sleeping.
A. itB. that C. this D. you
Jack, what’s your main reason for choosing one restaurant ______ another?
A. fromB. over C. on D. by
Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared at the Sochi Olympic opening ceremony, ______ China’s strong support for the Olympics and Russia’s efforts to host the Games.
A. signingB. symbolizing C. sponsoring D. signaling
She has expressed her hope ______ the foreign students will spread the good will and sincerity of the Chinese people to other parts of the world.
A. thatB. which C. whether D. what
