Question

Many people fall into panic due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan but experts don’t expect this to be ________ as proper measures have been taken.

A．compulsory

B．contemporary

C．temporary

D．permanent

Answer 1

D

考查词义辨析。compulsory 有义务的，contemporary 当代的，temporary 临时的，permanent 持久的，句意：在日本由于地震和海啸，许多人陷入恐慌，但是专家们预测作为采取的合适的措施这不是持久的。故选D。