1 . When a bird spots a hunter, _____ just flying away, it calls out in alarm and warns other birds.

A．regardless of

B．other than

C．instead of

D．rather than

2 . （2016·浙江）That young man is honest , cooperative , always there when you need his help.______, he’s reliable.

A．Or else	B．In short
C．By the way	D．For one thing

3 . 【2018·天津】Bob thought he couldn't go to the party because he had to write a report, but he went ___________.

A．at first	B．after all
C．above all	D．at random

4 . （2017·江苏）Determining where we are ____________ our surroundings remains an essential skill for our survival.

A．in contrast to	B．in defense of
C．in face of	D．in relation to

5 . （2017·北京）Many people who live along the coast make a living _______ fishing industry.

A．at	B．in
C．on	D．by

6 . It’s unwise of you to consider his wild behavior as ______ a kid’s game. It may gradually develop into a bad habit.

A．no less than	B．less than
C．more than	D．no more than

7 . These comments came ______________   specific questions often asked by local newsmen.

A．in memory of	B．in response to
C．in touch with	D．in possession of

8 . You will sound more polite if you ask _____________ a question.

A．in favor of	B．in the shape of
C．in the form of	D．in honor of

9 . (2015•湖北) This meeting room is a non-smoking area. I would like to warn you ___________ that if you smoked here you would be fined.

A．in advance	B．in detail
C．in total	D．in general