1 . Many animals are in danger now and the government is setting up nature parks and developing other plans to protect __________.

A．it

B．that

C．they

D．them

2 . China has a larger population ________.

A．than that of America

B．than America

C．as America

D．than American

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

A．historical

B．abnormal

C．financial

D．pessimistic

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

A．faded away

B．ran out

C．gave up

D．died out

5 . 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

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

A．boost

B．weaken

C．strengthen

D．enhance

7 . 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

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

A．recognition

B．participation

C．complexity

D．despair

9 . 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

10 . It ________ that the opportunity should be given to the people badly in need of jobs.

A．expects

B．be expected

C．is expected

D．has expected