1 . I like doing sports, and ________ ________ (尤其) jogging. (根据汉语提示完成句子）

2 . An advantage is the company’s ability to adapt to local demands, ________ following a fixed procedure.

A．other than

B．rather than

C．more than

D．less than

3 . I am always delighted when receiving your invitation, ______ the party on June 9th after the national college entrance examination, I shall be pleased to attend.

A．On account of	B．With regard to
C．In response to	D．In view of

4 . He has set us a good example by serving people heart and soul，________ his personal gain and loss.

A．in terms of	B．regardless of
C．in favor of	D．by means of

5 . ______ difficulty, you can reach me at this number. I’m always at your service.

A．In favor of

B．In terms of

C．In case of

D．In spite of

6 . —Why not talk with your parents about your willingness to attend 2017 Peking University Summer Camp?
—I tried____ to get them to listen to me.

A．in time	B．in vain
C．in need	D．in case

7 . Humans spend a lot of time and money on their pets and the pets give all they have _____for that.

A．in return	B．in fact
C．in short	D．in all

8 . If you always compare yourself ________ others, you won’t feel happy.

A．in

B．by

C．of

D．with

9 . The remote island was ______ modern technology, making communication difficult.

A．in the shape of	B．beyond the reach of
C．at the mercy of	D．on the side of