1 . They put_______on the government to lower taxes and give laid-off workers necessary health care.

A．load

B．weight

C．force

D．pressure

2 . It is a pity that none of the ______ stopped ______ the poor man lying there, begging.

A．passer-bys; to help	B．passers-by; helping
C．passer-bys; helping	D．passers-by; to help

3 . The poem is hard to understand. Can you make ___ of it?

A．idea

B．knowledge

C．sense

D．understanding

4 . This event not only raised _______ of world hunger, but also raised lots of money to help starving children.

A．information

B．knowledge

C．instruction

D．awareness

5 . ---I know this is the latest type but it’s second hand. $40 ----that’s my last offer.
--- OK. It’s a(an) _________.

A．business

B．trade

C．agreement

D．deal

6 . Premier Wen Jiabao has many important ______ of state to deal with.

A．affairs

B．matter

C．business

D．thing

7 . ----Do you have anyone particular in _____ for the job?
----In my opinion, Tom is the right person.

A．head

B．heart

C．mind

D．brain

8 . Linda didn’t get there on time because of the bad weather. What’s more, her car
was in poor      .

A．position

B．condition

C．situation

D．direction

9 . The ______ used ______ to produce a rabbit from his hat.

A．magician; magical	B．magic; magician
C．magician; magic	D．magical; magic

10 . With all these attractions ,it’s ___ that tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland.

A．no doubt

B．no wonder

C．no need

D．no possibility