1 . We all know that, __________, the situation will get worse.

A．not if dealt carefully with	B．if not carefully dealt with
C．if dealt not carefully with	D．not if carefully dealt with

2 . Some pre-school children go to a day care center, __________ they learn simple games and songs.

A．then

B．there

C．while

D．where

3 . I smell something __________ in the kitchen. Can I call you back in a minute?

A．burning

B．burnt

C．being burnt

D．to be burnt

4 . Let’s learn to use the problem we are facing      a stepping-stone to future success.

A．to

B．for

C．as

D．by

5 . The weather was         cold that I didn’t like to leave my room.

A．really

B．such

C．too

D．so

6 . He decided that he would drive all the way home instead of ______at a hotel for the night

A．putting down

B．putting off

C．putting on

D．putting up

7 . Have you known Dr. Jackson for a long time?
—Yes, since she________ the Chinese Society.

A．has joined

B．joins

C．had joined

D．joined

8 . —Can you read the sign, sir? No smoking allowed in the lift!   —__________________.

A．Never mind	B．Don’t mention it
C．Sure, I don’t smoke	D．Pardon me

9 . The lawyer rarely wears anything other than jeans and a T-shirt       the season.

A．whatever

B．wherever

C．whenever

D．however

10 . The wet weather will continue tomorrow, when a cold front          to arrive.

A．is expected	B．is expecting
C．expects	D．will be expected