1. Chinese officials hope that trade will _______ when the two countries _______ to hard currency.

A. turn up; scratch                     B. catch on; squeeze

C. pick up; switch                      D. hold on; status

2. As is proved, real effective exchange rate appreciation will help improve our country's industrial structure in the long run, though it ______ some short-term pressure on employment.

A. contributes to                       B. brings in

C. results from                         D. gives rise to