1. It was believed that ______ big event like the Year of Russia in China would certainly benefit ______ relationship between the two countries.
   A. a; the                  B. the; a                     C. a; /                     D. the; the
2. It’s difficult to ______ a conversation with someone who only says “Yes” and “No”.
   A. call up                B. set out                    C. keep up               D. bring out