— 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
“If,” Johnson added, “ enough time, we would certainly have done the job much better.”
A.to give B.given C.I was given D.to be given
Most spending that results in debt is like a drug: a quick hit of pleasure that ______, only to drag you down for years to come.
A.takes off B.wears off C.sets off D.shows off
But for the belief that things better soon, many people couldn’t have survived the rough time.
A.had got B.got C.would get D.will get
_______both sides accept the agreement __________ a lasting peace be established in this region.
A.Only if; will B.If only; would
C.Should; will D.Unless; would