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Wen Jiabao told the orphans in Wenchuan earthquake not to cry. His words ________ not have calmed them instantly, but his concern about common people was obviously seen. A.can  B.must C.may  D.should   答案: C    考查情态动词的用法。句意:温家宝总理告诉汶川地震中的孤儿们不要哭。他的话也许不会让孤儿们马上平静下来,但是总理对普通百姓的关注是显而易见的。may not表示“可能不”,合乎语境。  
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