1 . In the spring, a season ________ we are learning new rhythms of life，many of us find comfort in the natural world.

A．when

B．where

C．what

D．which

2 . It seemed that I had become ________ my parents had wanted me to be.

A．when

B．where

C．what

D．whether

3 . I wanted to make dumplings but found I had ________ flour, so I went out to buy some.

A．made up for	B．run out of
C．kept away from	D．got down to

4 . Feeling fearful is healthy ________ it helps you slow down and evaluate risks properly.

A．because

B．until

C．before

D．although

5 . Nowadays many people travel across China ________ high-speed trains.

A．on behalf of	B．by means of
C．at cost of	D．in terms of

6 . The police searched the area for several days. ________, they found the piece of evidence they were looking for.

A．Generally	B．Originally
C．Eventually	D．Unfortunately

7 . We took it for granted ______ they would accept the proposal, so we think it no use ______ them eagerly.

A．if; convincing	B．that; to convince
C．that; convincing	D．if; to convince

8 . China will allow all couples to have three children, ________, in my opinion, is helpful to cope with the increasingly aging society.

A．that

B．which

C．what

D．who

9 . The dress is a cheaper ______ of the one seen at the Paris fashion shows.

A．vision

B．version

C．variety

D．vehicle

10 . We ________ 1000 English words since we ________ to this school.

A．learn, come	B．have learning, came
C．have been learning, come	D．have learned, came