1.I think that we should produce more things from materials that have been recycled, and less from raw materials, __________ is growing smaller and smaller.
A. their supply B. the supply of which
C. the supply of them D. of which supply
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意:我认为我们应该用可循环利用的材料生产更多的东西,少用原材料,因为原材料的供应正变得越来越少。逗号后面是非限制性定语从句,修饰raw materials。表示“……的供应”,可用the supply of+n.,引导词在从句中作of的宾语,指物,故用the suuply+of which或of which the supply引导该从句。故选B。如果选A或C,应在两个句子之间加上连词。故选B。
2.It is reported that 39 Vietnamese died in October __________ illegal immigration (移民) into the UK.
A. in harmony with B. in regard to
C. as a consequence of D. in complete agreement with
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意:据报道,10月份有39名越南人因为非法移民进入英国而死亡。A. in harmony with与……协调,与……一致; B. in regard to关于; C. as a consequence of因为; D. in complete agreement with完全同意……,和……完全一致。结合语境,越南人死亡是“由于”非法进入英国造成的。故选C。