1 . ________ the quickening pace of life, competition goes increasingly fierce in all respects of life, bringing great pressure as well as plentiful chances to everyone.

A．In spite of	B．By means of
C．On account of	D．In terms of

2 . . ___________ the extreme levels of air pollution, city authorities have started to take measures to quickly reduce pollution levels and protect city dwellers.

A．In spite of	B．As well as
C．In response to	D．By means of

3 . Many plants could move northward and toward the Pacific coast _______rising temperatures and changes in rainfall.

A．for fear of	B．in defense of
C．by means of	D．in reaction to

4 . It should be emphasized that our technology has great potentials ________ food development in China.

A．in terms of	B．by means of
C．in spite of	D．regardless of

5 . _________ competence, you are quite suited to the position, but you shouldn’t be careless.

A．On account of

B．In spite of

C．In terms of

D．By means of

6 . The majority of employers are planning to cut down on wages＿＿＿＿the economic crisis.

A．by means of	B．in defence of
C．in reaction to	D．with regard to

7 . It’s a mistake to think of Florida only ______ its tourist attractions.

A．in addition to

B．by way of

C．in terms of

D．by means of

8 . I have offered to paint the house ____ a week’s accommodation.

A．in exchange for

B．with regard to

C．by means of

D．in place of

9 . I feel sure that       qualification, ability and experience, you are well suited to the position we have in mind.

A．in need of

B．in spite of

C．by means of

D．in terms of