语法与词汇 26.There has been an increase in attendance at lectures______by the World Affairs Council, which brings international issues to public attention.

A、 developed
B、 sponsored
C、 advanced
D、 promoted

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】本题中，B项“sponsored发起，主办”符合题意，如：The exhibition was sponsored by the Society of Culture．(这个展览会是由文化学会主办的。)其他三项“developed发展；advanced前进，提前；promoted促进，提升”都不正确。