With many cities in China dreadfully blanketed by thick haze, the environment problem is _____ Chinese people concern most nowadays.
A. what B. which
C. where D. when
—It is a mystery and a shock to all who knew him that he____ have taken his own life in this way.
—What a pity, indeed.
A. must B. may
C. can D. should
_____, everyone present was amused by his adventure story in Africa.
A. Absurd as might it sound
B. As it might sound absurd
C. As absurd it might sound
D. Absurd as it might sound
_____ he is enthusiastic and qualified for the job, I see no reason to remove him from office.
A. Provided that B. Even though
C. Unless D. As if
It’s an art to be parents. With children, if you say “no”, you have to mean_____.
A. that B. this
C. it D. one
The first time I ____ Todd, he ____ to some students at the English corner.
A. had seen; was talked
B. saw; talked
C. had seen; talked
D. saw; was talking
