[单项选择]Such benefits are predicted to be greatest for Germany and Austria, ______ retain the closest ties with the candidate countries.
A. which
B. where
C. who
D. that

[填空题]Several small earthquakes were predicted in New York State, in the______(east) part of the U. S. A.

[单项选择]The countries that are predicted to experience negative population growth are mainly in
A. Asia.
B. Africa.
C. Latin America.
D. The Caribbean.

[填空题]

University research benefits from

[单项选择]Cold Snap Predicted
The citizens of Chicago are getting ready for a severe winter storm that (150) to hit the area overnight. The cold weather system, which has moved down from Canada, will bring freezing temperatures, increased moisture, and high winds to the city and surrounding regions. Forecasters are predicting that the city may receive more than 50 cm of snow in the next 24 hours. (151) this prediction proves correct, it will be the heaviest snowfall in the city for more than 50 years.
The city’s emergency services are already on alert, and the fire department and city hospitals have called in extra staff. Residents are advised to stay indoors until the storm dies down, and to check on elderly or sick friends and relatives. By taking proper care of themselves and their loved ones, they may be able to (152) the demand for emergency services.

A. is expecting
B. is expected
C. will be expecting
D. will be expected

[填空题]It is predicted that there will be more credit card users among young people than among older people.

[多项选择] What is your greatest weakness

[单项选择]Snow is not predicted for today; we can expect some rain, though.（）
A. although
B. therefore
C. yet
D. however

[填空题]Wal-Mart predicted that full-year earnings would fall below

[填空题]As predicted by some economists last year, China’s GDP ________________________ (到2041年将超过美国).

[填空题]Louis-Dreyfus transformed Adidas from a stodgy German company into ______.

[单项选择]It is predicted that by 2020 China will receive（）visitors.
A. 77 million
B. 130 million
C. 36.8 million
D. 100 million