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—How long do you suppose it will be____ Xiamen Railway Station comes into operation?

—Twenty days or so.

A.after B.before C.since D.that

B

【解析】考查连词,A在……之后;B在……之前,先于;C因为,由于,既然,自……以来;D因为,以至于。本句中句型it will be some time before...过多长时间……才……;do you suppose为插入语,等于do you think.句意:你认为要用多长时间厦门火车站会开始运营?故选B。

考点:考查连词。

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