_____ increasing public discontent, the government is determined to push the bill through.
A. In terms of B. As a result of
C. In favor of D. In spite of
General Secretary, Xi Jinping, stressed that cross-strait cooperation would be strengthened________ the two sides could agree to oppose Taiwan independence.
A.unless B.even if
C.as long as D.until
Little did the teacher imagine that a student good at maths _____ have failed in the exam.
A. might B. should C. need D.would
---- Can I sit in the front row?
----Yes, you can take ________ seat you like.
A. whatever B. what C. whichever D. which
Selfish refers to an individual _______ talks on his or her cell phone even when doing so is rude or inconsiderate of other people.
A. who B. whose C. which D. when
In both China and New Zealand, strong winds of reform and development are _____ across the country.
A. running B. sweeping C. pushing D. upsetting
