1 . According to the spokesman, the reason why no _____was made on further details about the coal mine accident was that it was still under investigation.

A．preference

B．comment

C．argument

D．reference

2 . Let’s focus on what you bring to society _______ on how much money you earn.

A．rather than

B．or rather

C．other than

D．or else

3 . The power of a smile is amazing. It helps me stay _______ , even in bad times.

A．sensitive

B．passive

C．optimistic

D．steady

4 . Somehow a date for the conference is still to be appointed. But , _______ it was due on March 12th.

A．naturally

B．originally

C．roughly

D．approximately

5 . As Mr Jones aged, he decided to _____ charge of his family business to his eldest son, who was without question the most suitable candidate to succeed him.

A．take over

B．give way

C．hand over

D．give away

6 . What astonished the public was that the murder case had been dismissed ______ any definite proof.

A．in the charge of	B．in the absence of
C．in the possession of	D．in the name of

7 . During an emergency period, those who _____false news should be severely punished by the authorities so as to maintain the social steadiness.

A．circulate

B．convey

C．declare

D．claim

8 . As is often the case, it is not the local _____ to wear shorts to dinner party.

A．presentation

B．routine

C．practice

D．reservation

9 . —Please line up and take your turn.
—Good. _______ .

A．First come, first served	B．Easy come, easy go
C．You are so kind	D．That’s all right

10 . The mother was filled with anxiety ______ her daughter might be disabled by the accident.

A．whether

B．that

C．what

D．which