Many governments are now taking _____to reduce smoking in public

Many governments are now taking _____to reduce smoking in public places.
A、steps
B、sides
C、effect
D、change
【正确答案】：A
【题目解析】：考查固定搭配。句意：许多政府正在采取措施，减少公共场所的吸烟行为。take steps意为“采取措施”，故选A。