— What’s the recent progress in Xiong’an New Area, first announced two years ago?
—It _____ increasing attention from foreign companies given its huge development potential.
A. has been attracting B. had attracted C. would be attracting D. was attracting
The explosion in the chemical plant ______ avoided had the county authorities, aiming too much at short-term interests, performed their duties from the beginning.
A. should be B. might be C. must have been D. could have been
Communication can help you gain more respect from your parents, and you may be able to reach ____ that make everyone happy.
A. compromises B. contributions C. congratulations D. competitions
Adding to their happiness, he says,______ some similarities between the two test papers.
A. is B. are C. has D. have
— Mum, little Ray broke his toys again!
—It doesn't matter. You see, accidents _____happen.
A. shall B. should C. must D. will
What the country did _____ the international trade regulations, for which it was widely condemned.
A. approved B. violated C. bothered D. interrupted
