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【题目】Britain is a "second-rate power" which has been ________ for a centuryyet London remains the most influential city in the world.

A.in decline B.in effect

C.on the move D.on the rise

【答案】A

【解析】

试题分析:考查词组。in decline一般是数量上的,如销售额下降战争减少。但也国家衰落;in effect有效,实际上,事实上;on the move在行动,在移动中,在进步中,流动;on the rise在上涨[增长],蓬勃高涨。句意:虽然英国作为曾经的第二大帝国已经衰落了将近一个世纪,但是伦敦仍然是世界上最有影响力的城市。故选A项。

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