35. ______ , the meaning it conveys is deep.
A. As the cartoon is simple B. Simple as is the cartoon
C. Simple is as the cartoon D. Simple as the cartoon is
34. When ______ on rocks, the plant grows to a bush, ______ broad leaves and large flowers.
A. grown; to have B. growing; having C. growing; and have D. grew; having
33. His grandfather was among the first to settle in ______ is now a famous holiday center.
A. where B. which C. what D. that
32. Matt is now getting on very well with his new job and he earns ______ he did last year.
A. twice as much as B. as twice much as
C. twice as many as D. as twice many as
31. - Why didn’t you try your best to get on the bus?
- I tried to, but ______ I could, it started moving.
A. when B. after C. until D. before
30. So far, the Chinese team has got 46 gold medals in the 29th Olympic Games, ______ the first of all the competing countries.
A. ranks B. ranked C. ranking D. to be ranked
29. We went to Qianmen Street yesterday, , not surprisingly, was crowded with visitors from all over the world.
A. where B. which C. that D. when