1 . China has a larger population ________.

A．than that of America

B．than America

C．as America

D．than American

2 . After the economic crisis, this company was in serious ______ difficulties.

A．historical

B．abnormal

C．financial

D．pessimistic

3 . Many ________ have achieved success started out with a ________ start.

A．which; fault

B．who; fault

C．which; false

D．who; false

4 . I went for a walk to work up an ________. As a result,   I had milk, bacon and scrambled egg as well as pancake for breakfast.

A．appetite

B．astronaut

C．enterprise

D．benefit

5 . Because of their continuous failures, my enthusiasm for the football team gradually ________.

A．faded away

B．ran out

C．gave up

D．died out

6 . According to the regulation, the visitors are required to be ________ the health code.

A．in the face of

B．in the charge of

C．in possession of

D．in the possession of

7 . I’m writing to express my gratitude for your ________ in solving the problem together with the colleagues.

A．rejection

B．cooperation

C．dilemma

D．affection

8 . Criticizing children frequently is bound to ________ their confidence in pursuing dreams.

A．boost

B．weaken

C．strengthen

D．enhance

9 . It was after passing away that his works received widespread ________ and immense popularity.

A．recognition

B．participation

C．complexity

D．despair

10 . We have no reasons to be ________ about the future now that we are young enough to attempt what we like.

A．optimistic

B．cautious

C．pessimistic

D．positive