1.         ——I' m afraid that I can’t finish the task as soon as planned.

——        .

A. Don't be afraid  B. Don't mention it C. I suppose so                       D. Take your time

2.         In 1778£¬Banks was elected        president of the Royal Society,         position he held for 42 years.

A. the; the                B.£¯£»a                       C. a; a      D£¯£»the

3.         Authorities face a(n)        task to persuade typhoon survivors to abandon their flood-stricken villages and relocate to lower and safer lands.

A. complex               B. tough                       C. easy                         D. sharp