1 . Thinking is a more important ability _________ note-taking and memorizing.

A．of

B．than

C．as

D．then

3 . —Why did you choose Jennifer as the leader of the team?
—No one was equal ______ her ______ skills and experience.

A．to; on

B．with; on

C．with; in

D．to; in

4 . Imagination grows by exercise and, ____ common sense, is more powerful in adulthood than in childhood.

A．as to

B．according to

C．due to

D．contrary to

5 . My business partner is senior ________ me ________ two years.

A．to... by	B．to... for
C．by... to	D．by... for

6 . All the students felt discouraged because the exercise was the abilities of most of the class.

A．under	B．beyond
C．against	D．over

7 . He is my son，________a better son does not exist.

A．but	B．than who
C．against whom	D．than whom

8 . --Oh, what beautiful scenery!
-yeah, the little red house looks so beautiful ____the green woods

A．against	B．for
C．of	D．below

9 . The company lost $7 million this quarter ________ a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier.

A．in contrast to	B．with regard to
C．in favor of	D．at the sacrifice of

10 . What is your main reason for choosing one restaurant        another?

A．over	B．of
C．from	D．for