136.The statistics _______ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.

　proves

　is proving

　are proving

　prove

正确答案：D

解析：

解析:prove. statistics表示数字数据时谓语动词用复数. The statistics prove/show that…,这里表示的是一种客观状态,没有明显时态标志,所以用一般时态.

167.In his plays Shakespeare _____ his characters live through their language.

166.Quality is ____ counts most.

165.The following are all correct responses to "Who told the news to the teacher?" EXCEPT

164.They stood chatting together as easily and naturally as ____.

163.What does "He wisely refused to spend his money" mean?

162.When you have finished with that book, don't forget to put it back on my desk, _____?

161.Which of the following is INCORRECT?

160.I enjoyed myself so much ____ I visited my friends in Paris last year.

159.____ he wanted to go out with his friends at the weekend, he had to stay behind to finish his assignment.

158.Men differ from animals ____ they can think and speak.