The private postal services of the nineteenth century claimed that they could do which of
A. Deliver a higher volume of mail.
B. Deliver mail more cheaply.
C. Deliver mail faster.
Deliver mail to rural areas.
听力原文: Prime Minister Tony Blair unveiled a packed agenda on Tuesday for what should be his most challenging parliamentary session yet after voters, many angry over the Iraq war, slashed his majority this month.
The program for Blair's third term--featuring contentious policies ranging from identity cards to new immigration controls-could mark his last chance to secure a lasting legacy before stepping down.
But his fate lies in the hands of Labor party rebels, This time round, a hard core of 30-40 rebels, many of whom blame Blair and want to force a swift handover to chancellor and heir apparent Gordon Brown.
______, Labor Party's majority was reduced in the Parliament.
A. Because Blair has already served two terms
Because Blair has stayed in office for too long a time
C. Because many voters were angry over Blair' s Iraq policy
D. Because the public were not interested in Blair' s new policy