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
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
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。