The terrible train crash in Wenzhou has shaken the country, not only causing the loss of lives, but also ________ people ________ confidence in the rail system.
A. made; losing B. make; lost
C. making; lose D. making; to lose
—Sir, how much can you make per month?
—Why ________ you ask such a silly question?
A. can B. will C. should D. must
Tom ________ with his aunt and uncle because his parents have gone abroad for a holiday.
A. is staying B. stays C. stayed D. had stayed
As was expected, the peace talk between the two countries has________ at last and a war can’t be avoided.
A. broken in B. broken through
C. broken down D. broken out
— I saw your uncle take a taxi to the airport. Why didn’t you drive him there?
— I ________. But my car ________.
A. would; was fixed
B. would have; was fixed
C. would have; was being fixed
D. would; was being fixed
Water can __________ and release a lot of heat without big changes in temperature, thus
creating a stable environment.
A. take B. absorb C. adapt D. adopt
