With globalization ___________ the world, learning foreign languages, particularly English, will become increasingly necessary if France is to compete economically.

A. sweeps                             B. to sweep                    C. sweeping                      D. swept

、Amy thought it was __________ to read English newspapers every day so she subscribed to（订阅）the 21^st Century.

A. worth                     B. worthwhile                          C. worthless                             D. worthy

 The hurricane damaged many houses and business buildings; ___________, it caused 20 deaths.

A. or else                           B. therefore                     C. after all              D. besides

At today’s meeting we are to discuss and decide on the most effective ___________ to the study of mathematics.

A. approaches                     B. means                               C. methods                           D. ways

In a sport team each player has a clear role，and there are few occasions ___________ members are confused or uncertain of their roles.       

A. why               B. that               C. when                   D. in which

Young people are under great pressure. Therefore, parents shouldn’t expect too much from them, for it will only cause pressure to ____________.

A. pick up           B. turn up             C. break up          D. build up 

Joseph __________to evening classes since last month, but he still can’t say “What’s your name?” in Russian.     

A. has been going        B. went              C. goes                       D. has gone

In Singapore, people who litter or dirty the street are most likely ___________.

A. to fine                              B. fined                               C. to be fined                       D. being fined

 Only after Li Qi focused on his strengths instead of his weakness ___________ himself from his inferiority complex（自卑感）.

A. he freed                                B. he had freed      C. did he free                  D. had he freed

Living with a host family while studying abroad, in which there may be some other college students, __________ you the chance to learn more about the new culture.

A. give                                   B. gives                               C. giving                                D. to give