1 .       the city’s contributions to improving habitat and urban environment, Xuzhou was awarded the “United Nation Habitat Award” in 2018.

A．In regard to	B．In response to
C．In recognition of	D．In favor of

2 . The volunteers aim to help victims of disasters _____ their race or nationality.

A．regardless of	B．in spite of
C．on account of	D．in charge of

3 . Most people work because it’s unavoidable. ________, there are some people who actually enjoy work.

A．As a result	B．In addition
C．By contrast	D．In conclusion

4 . ________ the quickening pace of life, competition goes increasingly fierce in all respects of life, bringing great pressure as well as plentiful chances to everyone.

A．In spite of	B．By means of
C．On account of	D．In terms of

5 . ______ good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Fujian dishes.

A．Far from	B．Apart from
C．Instead of	D．Regardless of

6 . —How did your mother react ________ the news?
—She reacted by getting very angry.

A．on

B．of

C．with

D．to