It’s true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We won’t take the new one, ______, because we don’t feel as safe on it.
A. somewhat B. though C. therefore D. otherwise
With so many Western companies, banks, and others setting up offices here, our telephone directory can not _____ and has to be updated every few days.
A. keep back B. keep up C. take back D. take up
We set no limit to the _______ you can make to support children in the poor areas. Big or small, it shows your concern for them.
A. generosity B. choice C. donation D. contribution
Just 10 percent of the 30 million Chinese currently suffering from depression are getting proper medical care _____ a lack of enough healthcare and social prejudice against mental illness, experts have said.
A. except for B. apart from C. due to D. in spite of
It is said that visitors to Shanghai World Expo will be impressed by the _________ designs.
A. absurd B. novel C. wealthy D. adequate
China has rejected calls from the US to _______ the currency, saying its exchange rate is not to blame for a trade surplus. (贸易顺差).
A. assess B. appreciate C. evaluate D. value
