It is a （）that in such a rich country there should be so many poor people.

单项选择题The government officials estimate that the war has created more than half a million（）who need immediate food, clothing and shelter.

A. exiles
B. hostages
C. survivors
D. refugees

单项选择题The high cost for getting there was（）by the fact that I fotmd a very cheap place to live.

A. offset
B. participated
C. elaborated
D. reclaimed