从A﹑B﹑C﹑D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. The World Expo is like _______ great stage for cultural exchange, bringing people into close contact with _________ rest of the world.
A. a;/ B. the;/ C. a; the D. the; the
2. --- It is what parents say and do that really matters in children’s character training.
--- ___________.
A. Properly B. Doubtfully C. Simply D. Absolutely
3. When _______ a job, you should highlight your experience and skills.
A. applying to B. applied to C. applying for D. applied for
4. There _______ a trend that 3D films will become more popular ever since the film Avatar hit the market.
A. has arisen B. arose C. is arising D. will arise
