It’s the protection for the trees __________ really matters, ___________ how many trees are planted each year.
A.what; other than B.which; or rather
C.that; rather than D.as; more than
________ that the govemment can lead them out of the financial crisis, people are optimistic about the future of the country.
A.Convincing B.Convinced
C.To convince D.Having convinced
Mr Slanter, my literature teacher, to whom I_________a lot of thanks for my achievement in the art careers will be retired next month.
A.own B.owe C.offer D.award
He was deeply struck by the natural beauty of the West Lake___________he went to Hangzhou.
A.at the first time B.the first time C.for the first time D.at the first time when
—Sorry, I can’t return your book today because I am only half way through it.
—________. I have plenty of other books to read.
A.Take it easy B.No wonder C.Take your time D.No doubt
The old man, _______ abroad for twenty years , is on the way back to his motherland.
A.to work B.working C.to have worked D.having worked.