问题补充:
. To the surprise of many people, in ten years the city’s population by 12%.
A. gained
B. expanded
C. developed
D. spread
答案:
A. gained
(答案→)B. expanded
C. developed
D. spread
解析:词义辨析。 A. 增加;收获 B. 扩张;发展C. 发育;生长 D.传播;展开。句意:让许多人吃惊的是,在十年中这个诚实的人口扩展了12%。故选B。