Ⅰ．Choose the one answer that best explains the underlined word or phrase in the sentence. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET

1、 One purpose of the conferences was to foster a dialogue between opposing sides in the arms race, and the speakers often included scientists and government officials in charge of the unclear arms programs in their own countries.

    A. start               B. bring up           C. develop            D. involve

2、 Modern infomercials usually relie ……此处隐藏41877个字…… g to provide equal education opportunities to the rural and urban students. To narrow the gap between rural and urban education, talented teachers should be encouraged to contribute to the educational cause in rural areas, for which to work, a special fund need to be created.

    Since education provides the basic guarantee for the future of a country, and is closely connected with the life of individuals as well, making sure that rural and urban students enjoy equal access to education and are well cultivated is of vital significance. Hopefully, the education gap will be bridged and equality in education will not be too far away with the joint efforts of central and local governments.