2. An expert, together with some assistants, ___ sent to help with the work the other day.

　 A. was　 　　B. were　 　　　　C. is　 　　　　D. are

1.　　　 If you compare food costs today ___ of a year ago, you will find the difference.

A. to that　 　　B. to them　 　　C. with that 　　D. with those

25. 一个优秀的学生应该总是渴望学习。(be curious to)

24. 鲁迅是中国的大作家之一。 (major)

23. 那个男孩用手势告诉医生他胸部疼痛。(chest; gesture)

22. 她可能成功。 (likely)

21. 一般来说，他是能用英语口语表达思想的。(general; expression; spoken)

20. I think he ________( 回避,躲开) me, because he several times pretends not to see me.

19. The teacher _______ (惩罚) the students for their being late by letting them stand outside the classroom.

18. I heard they ________ (想要，打算) marry, but they haven’t so far.