All the people in the nation can remember exactly how many years ago _______ the civil war broke out.
A. was it that B. it was when C. it was that D. was it when
_______ difficult the task may be, we must finish it on time, because we can’t meet such a precious opportunity _______ we have expected.
A. Whatever; that B. However; as
C. However; that D. Whatever; which
The earthquake in Yushu, Qinghai Province damaged many houses and business buildings; _______, it caused more than 1,000 deaths.
A. or else B. therefore C. after all D. besides
Catherine bought a postcard of the place she was visiting, addressed _______ to _______ and then posted it at the nearby post office.
A. it; her B. it; herself C. herself; her D. herself; herself
. New policies, _______ to insure that compulsory education is truly free, ________ by the local government across China since the start of school on September 1.
A. intending; have been made known B. intended; have been made known
C. intending; are made known D. intended; had made known
According to the recent regulation, it is required that any chemical plant that_______ along the river _______ to build a recycling center for the waste.
A. locate; has B. locates; have
C. is located; have D. is located; has