C. instantaneous

D. eternal

正确答案：D

52. We must encourage technological ____ if the company is to remain competitive.

A. backwardness

B. innovation

C. complication

D. blindness

正确答案：B

53. In this poor country, survival is still the leading industry; all else is ___ .

A. entertainment

B. luxury

C. refreshment

D. happiness

正确答案：B

54. Britain has the highest ______ of road traffic in the world — over 60 cars for every mile of

road.

A. popularity

B. intensity

C. density

D. prosperity

正确答案：C

55. His nationality isn't ____ to whether he is a good lawyer.

A. relevant

B. relative

C. reliable

D. real

正确答案：A

56. The ink has _____ through the thin paper onto the picture beneath.

A. soared

B. softened

C. soaked

D. sobbed

正确答案：C

57. The hopes, goals, fears and desires _____ widely between men and women, between the rich

and the poor.

A. alter

B. shift

C. vary

D. transfer

正确答案：C

58. The car _______ well to the controls.

A. reflects