1. The big earthquake is _____ terrible blow to Japanese and people from all over the world feel _____ pity for them.
A. the; / B. a; the C. a; / D. a; a
2. The new tax policy only affects people on yearly incomes over ￥120,000, ____ the very rich.
A. by the way B. as a result C. in other words D. as a manner of
3. 2008 is a special number, ________ I suppose, that will be remembered by the Chinese forever.
A. which B. what C. one D. it
