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Have you found out the exact reason why the dinosaur _________ many years ago?
A.died downB.died outC.died fromD.died of
B

试题分析:句意:你有没有发现许多年前恐龙灭绝的确切原因?died down (火)渐熄,  died out 灭绝,        died from 死于(外因,指伤病,饥饿等) died of 死于(内因,指疾病、过度悲伤等) People are dying of cancer more and more often. 死于癌症的人越来越多了。故选B。
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