The first Olympiad is said to have consisted （）of a 200-yard foot race near the small city of Olympia.

单项选择题Undoubtedly, （）wins the election is going to have a tough job getting the economy back on its feet.

A．anyone
B．who
C．whoever
D．everyone

单项选择题Many old people in the cities find themselves unable to get used to the rapid （）of city life.

A．rate
B．speed
C．step
D．pace

单项选择题The issue （）at the conference is very important and it will create a sensation nationwide.

A．discussed
B．being discussed
C．is being discussed
D．has been discussed

单项选择题The captain of the ship （）the passengers that there was no danger.

A．assured
B．ensured
C．secured
D．insured

单项选择题Shortage of capital is the main factor that（）economic development.

A．holds out
B．holds on to
C．holds back
D．holds on