1. The university started some new language programs to ________ the country’s Silk Road Economic Belt.
A. apply to
B. cater for
C. appeal to
D. hunt for
2. The quality of education in this small school is better than ________ in some larger schools.
A. that
B. one
C. it
D. this
3. She asked me ________ I had returned the books to the library, and I admitted that I hadn’t.
A. when
B. where
C. whether
D. what
4. We offer an excellent education to our students. ________, we expect students to work hard.
A. On average
B. At best
C. In return
D. After all
5. The hospital has recently obtained new medical equipment, ________ more patients to be treated.
A. being allowed
B. allowing
C. having allowed
D. allowed