1 . In the West, eating lotus roots or seeds is not as popular as ________.

A．it in Asia

B．Asia

C．it is in Asia

D．is in Asia

2 . Tom has a large family to support. He is always________.

A．as busily as a bee	B．so busily as a bee
C．as busy as a bee	D．so busy as a bee

3 . Even if families are less likely to eat together than ______, millions of Britons still sit down for Christmas dinner.

A．it had been before	B．they had been before
C．the case was once	D．was once the case

4 . The more you get to know him, ______ . No wonder he has so many friends.

A．the less thoughtful will you find he is	B．the more thoughtful you will find he is
C．the more thoughtful will you find he is	D．you will find him more thoughtful