______ of danger in the street at night by police, young women had to go home with a friend or a family member ______ them.

A. Having been warned; following    

B. warning; following

C. Having warned; following

D. warned; followed

Due to the widespread _______ of this medical technology, more diseases can be discovered and treated at an early stage.

A. presentation             B. application                   C. qualification                D. appreciation

--- What’s the model plane look like?

--- Well, the wings of the plane are ______ of its body.

A. more than the length twice                                  B. twice more than the length

C. more than twice the length                                  D. more twice than the length

---Waiter! How soon can I get my food? I just have half an hour left before my train leaves.

--- It ______ be ready in five minutes.

A. may                        B. should          C. could                       D need

The written record of our conversation doesn’t ________ what was actually said. There are a lot of mistakes.

A. correspond with        B. relate to          C. look into                         D. refer to

--- I’m afraid I can only make a small contribution this time.

--- __________. We really appreciate your assistance.

A. Every little helps

B. The more, the better

C. It’s better to give than to receive

D. The best things come in small packages

 In his lecture, the professor referred to the belief, in contrast to all other countries, _____ the elderly are wise, _____ is particularly dominant(占优势的) in the Chinese culture．

A. that; one that             B. that; that      C. which, which       D. that; one

 “How could you lose so much money?” John asked his wife, eyeing her angrily from _____ the kitchen table.

A. at B. across   C. through         D. on

—How do you _____ your reading speed?

—The speed is measured by how many words per minute you can read.

A. calculate                 B. practise              C. evaluate            D. ensure

China has been pushing the reform of public hospitals _______ all its citizens.   

A. in charge of                  B. for the purpose of

C. in honor of          D. for the benefit of