--- Do you think Brazil will beat Japan in World Cup 2006?

--- Yes. They have better players, so I ________ them to win.

1. A.
   hope
2. B.
   prefer
3. C.
   expect
4. D.
   want

(武漢市2006)

--- Do you think Brazil will beat Japan in World Cup 2006?

--- Yes. They have better players, so I ________ them to win.

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