Just as Kobe Bryant said, Yao Ming has built the bridge for all of us, ____ is not only for the sport of basketball, but for the different cultures of this world.

A．who                       B．it                 C．which            D．that

The temperature in London hit 21℃yesterday, ____ for this time of year, while the normal figure is around 14℃

A．outstanding              B．unusual            C．common         D．frequent

Jack was still very calm, ______ the quarrel with the boss, and greeted every person he met on the way back to his office.

A．in spite of                B．due to              C．as a result of      D．because of

Unfortunately, a fire broke out suddenly in his house and burnt all his ______, leaving him nothing but a car.

A．furniture                B．fortune            C．possessions        D．treasure

―I wonder if you can join us in the picnic this weekend.

―______, for I have too much homework to do.

A．I have no choice                              B．I'd love to

C．I don't like it                                   D．I'm afraid not

The people of Wenchuan are very brave, and they will surely _____ the problems caused by the earthquake.

A．break down               B．keep off           C．break off          D．get through

Researchers from MIT, Harvard reported a study of human brains yesterday that may______ some new information for mental illnesses.

A．create                     B．provide            C．expect           D．imagine

―Where was it ____ the earthquake broke out yesterday ?

―In an Italian city.

A．where                    B．which               C．how               D．that

Marking "Earth Day 2009" with his plan for _____ energy．President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for energy exploration.

A．alternative                B．traditional         C．available          D．inexpensive

They _____ of the terrible situation in Thailand, otherwise they wouldn't have gone there for sightseeing.

A．wouldn't hear           B．didn't hear          C．haven't heard      D．don't hear