I.单项选择 (15分)
( ) 1. As the largest developing country, China since it was founded in 1949.
A. made great progress B. has made great progress
C. made a decision D. has made mistakes
( ) 2. Mr. Smith spoke slowly and clearly to make himself ______.
A. understood B. understand
C. understands D. understanding
( ) 3. The ancient emperors often ______ themselves ______ the sons of God.
A. saw; off B. took; to
C. compared; to D. helped; with
