A.To give an example to support the caller's opinion.
B.To make sure that she understands the caller's point.
C.To present an opposing point of view.
D.To remind the caller that his time is up.
If the teacher had caught them cheating, she would______furious.
A.had
B.have done
C.be
D.have been
According to the passage, Danish orderliness ______.
A.sets the people apart from Germans and Swedes
B.spare Danes social troubles besetting other peoples
C.is considered economically essential to the country
D.prevents Danes from acknowledging existing troubles
By quoting the growing percentage points of the aged in the population, the author seems to imply that ______.
A.the country will face mounting problems of the old in future
B.the social welfare system would be under great pressure
C.young people should be given more moral education
D.the old should be provided with means of livelihood
Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A.Filial responsibility in Singapore is enforced by law.
B.Fathers have legal obligations to look after their children.
C.It is an acceptable practice for the old to continue working.
D.The Advisory Council was dissatisfied with the problems of the old.
I __ that we would be able to leave tomorrow, but it's beginning to look difficult.
A.had hoped
B.has hoped
C.hope
D.hoped