1 . Most children need encouragement in time of failure ______ they can cheer up again.

A．so that	B．in case
C．because	D．if

2 . In some countries, people eat with chopsticks, while in      , knives and forks.

A．another	B．others
C．both	D．all

3 . —It’s difficult to tell this picture from that one.
—Yes.The differences between the pictures are very________.

A．broad

B．narrow

C．slight

D．impressive

4 . Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ is often thought to be the richest woman in the world.          , her personal wealth seems rather small.

A．Besides	B．Otherwise
C．However	D．Altogether

5 . We are now enjoying the cool air in the room . _____ ，the farmers are harvesting crops in the hot sun .

A．Therefore	B．Besides
C．As a result	D．In the meanwhile

6 . The fear of failing exams can cause you to panic and stress can be a(n)________ to your performance at school.

A．solution	B．invitation
C．block	D．access

7 . Mother said that Mike could eat two of ten oranges and that the rest _______ left for Tom and Betty.

A．were

B．was

C．be

D．being

8 . I spent the whole day repairing the car. The work was______ easy.

A．nothing but

B．something but

C．anything but

D．all but

9 . A sharp _________in production wouldn’t have been seen but for the advanced techniques.

A．balance

B．failure

C．growth

D．decrease

10 . — You've got your flat furnished, haven't you?
— Yes, I ______ some used furniture and it was a real bargain.

A．will buy	B．have bought
C．had bought	D．bought