1 . ________, it is important for him ________ the meeting.

A．Instead; to attend

B．Instead of; to attend

C．Instead of; attending

D．Instead; attending

2 . —Can I have something to drink?
—Sure. But we’ve got no coffee. Let’s have tea ________.

A．too

B．instead

C．instead of

D．as well

3 . Mary will take part in the sports meeting ______ Mike.

A．instead

B．instead for

C．stand for

D．instead of

4 . At first, they planned to ride to the park. But later, they had to take the bus ________ the bike because of the rain.

A．instead riding

B．instead of riding

C．instead rode

D．instead of rode

5 . We stayed at home _________ having classes the day before yesterday.

A．instead of

B．because of

C．except for

6 . If we study hard at school, our life will be ________ hope.

A．afraid of

B．full of

C．instead of

D．proud of

7 . We will stay at home instead of ________.

A．walking

B．to walk

C．walk

D．walks

8 . Nowadays, people drive new energy cars to replace gas-powered cars.

A．instead

B．instead of

C．take the place of

D．take place

9 . —We all know life is ________ the unexpected.
—I Couldn’t agree more. Whatever we do, try our best.

A．because of

B．instead of

C．full of

D．proud of

10 . ________ good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Fujian dishes.

A．Far from

B．Apart from

C．Instead of

D．Regardless of