1 . Watching a comedy show always helps to lift my spirits and change my ________

A．habit

B．path

C．attitude

D．mood

2 . I refuse to ________ anyone for my mistakes as they are entirely my fault.

A．recognize

B．blame

C．excuse

D．thank

3 . ________ the research group, Mr. Smith, the leader of the group, presented their findings at the international conference.

A．On behalf of

B．In need of

C．For fear of

D．In control of

4 . Surprised by the unexpected gift, she was ________ and couldn’t stop ________.

A．excited; smiled

B．exciting; smiling

C．excited; smiling

D．exciting; smiled

5 . The teacher urged us to ________ working towards our dreams, never giving up on what we believe.

A．carry on

B．end up

C．put off

D．bring about

6 . It’s polite not to ________ people when they’re in the middle of a conversation.

A．help

B．disturb

C．doubt

D．influence

7 . After careful consideration, Ann has decided to ________ the restaurant after her dad’s retirement due to her love for cooking.

A．take over

B．sell out

C．look for

D．break into

8 . Lily meant ________ money for a new car, but she ended up spending it on clothes instead.

A．to have saved

B．saving

C．to save

D．having saved

9 . Old people often ________ their children to look after them in their old age.

A．care about

B．rely on

C．search for

D．stick to

10 . The children ________ with water guns in the backyard at 10 o’clock when it gets hot outside tomorrow.

A．will be playing

B．has played

C．are playing

D．would play