With China’s Singles’ Day approaching, shop owners offer large discounts ______ high sales volumes created by enthusiastic buyers.
A. in expectation of B. in regard to
C. in terms of D. in response to
Common sense requires us to get away from the concept that national boundaries are frontiers _________ knowledge may not spread.
A. with which B. across with
C. through which D. from which
—Could you say something about Turkey’s downing of the Russian fighter jet?
—Sorry. It ______ by a group of experts and will be made clear the moment they get the answer.
A. has been investigated B. is being investigated
C. was investigated D. was being investigated
Just as Tu Youyou once commented, “In order to make some achievements and ______ yourself in your field, there are certain things you must do.”
A. bury B. promote
C. distinguish D. behave
With the word PM 2.5 ________ appearing in media reports, people pay greater attention to it and seek health tips for smoggy days.
A. immediately B. consequently
C. permanently D. constantly
Finally, developing teenagers’ critical thinking should be a(n) ______ for education committed to helping students become competent citizens.
A. motivation B. inspiration
C. priority D. responsibility
