We are hoping that these measures taken by the local government will help things a bit.
A. sweep up
B. speed up
C. make up
D. save up
网友回答
A. sweep up
(答案→)B. speed up
C. make up
D. save up
解析：句意：我们希望由当地政府采取的措施将有助于加速事情的发展。sweep up 打扫； speed up加速； make up 组成； save up储蓄。根据句意故选B。