At present, 1 in every 10 people is aged 60 years or older, ______ in 2050, 1 in every 5 people will be aged 60 years or older.
A.for example |
B.in addition |
C.whereas |
D.also |
Last night my neighbors _____ to be quiet but the noise started up again. I finally lost my ____ with them and called the police.
A.apologized; fear |
B.promised; temper |
C.suggested; mood |
D.threatened; pride |
_____ people are generally better off, the gap between the rich and the poor has widened.
A.Despite |
B.Whereas |
C.However |
D.Although |
In most countries, urban population is ____ while the population of German ___ by 8 percent.
A.raise; decrease |
B.increase; on the decrease |
C.on the increase; decreases |
D.rise; on the decrease |
I finally had to _____ the subject of payment.
A.bring up |
B.pick up |
C.turn up |
D.brighten up |
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