1 . The project was ________ expected to be completed by the end of the year, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it has been delayed.

A．unfortunately

B．absolutely

C．alternatively

D．previously

2 . If you ________ the problem with a positive mindset, you’ll find solutions more easily.

A．approach

B．adjust

C．adopt

D．assure

3 . After the storm, we lost the ________ for several hours, but finally we picked them up again.

A．marks

B．signals

C．signs

D．symbols

4 . Wearing a helmet is crucial as it can help ________ your head from severe injuries in the event of a fall or an accident.

A．hide

B．prevent

C．forbid

D．protect

5 . When we plan a project, it’s important to ________ the factors like time and budget.

A．bring into effect

B．take into account

C．put into use

D．bring into force

6 . To be fair, he, as a 3-year-old toddler, ______ better at the table than we had expected.

A．transferred

B．overcame

C．behaved

D．arranged

7 . She was in her ________ to see her son, who had studied abroad for ages.

A．curiosity

B．panic

C．awareness

D．eagerness

8 . Could you be a little more ________ in your instructions?

A．specific

B．curious

C．various

D．opposing

9 . Some people would rather ________ at home than ________ traveling on holidays because it’s usually very crowded in those tourist attractions on holidays.

A．to stay; go

B．stay; go

C．stayed; went

D．staying; going

10 . The friend ______ she had been living for two years suddenly packed her bags and left.

A．with which

B．whom

C．with whom

D．who