单选题 The government is trying to do something to ______ better understanding between the two countries.

A、 raise
B、 promote
C、 heighten
D、 increase

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[分析] 本题测试点是动词。A)raise提高；B)promote增进，促进；C)heighten(使某事物)提高，加强； D)increase(数目、数量、体积等)增加，增大。根据题意，B)为正确答案。例如：The organization works to promote friendship between nations．该组织旨在促进各国之间的友谊。