1 . The law requires that everyone should be equal ________ race, religion or sex.

A．in search for

B．in support of

C．on behalf of

D．regardless of

2 . His new invention is beyond all praise and has quickly occupied the market _____its superior quality.

A．in terms of

B．by virtue of

C．on behalf of

D．on top of

3 . ___________ the total value of $14l billion，Alibaba deserves China's most valuable brand.

A．Apart from

B．In spite of

C．In terms of

D．On behalf of

4 . Richard sticks to principles and at the same time has flexibility, so he is to negotiate with the competitors________ the community.

A．on behalf of	B．on account of
C．in favor of	D．in terms of

5 . ____ making decisions,   the human brain cannot be compared with   the computer because in the long process of evolution the slow pace of life didn't require such an ability of the human brain.

A．On behalf of	B．In contrast to
C．In salute to	D．In terms of

6 . Our government has tried every means to make children enjoy the equal right to receive education, _________ their financial situation.

A．in terms of	B．on behalf of
C．regardless of	D．in view of

7 . —Why did you promote him to a position of leadership?
— ________ his qualifications and ideas.

A．On behalf of	B．Regardless of
C．On the basis of	D．In relation to

8 . Life is not nowadays, when young couples have tremendous pressure________ raising and educating more than one child as well as supporting the elderly.

A．on behalf of	B．in terms of
C．in honour of	D．in defence of

9 . ________ skill, Jim is believed to be one of the best and most talented basketball players in the country.

A．In salute to

B．On behalf of

C．In terms of

D．In honour of