In most cases, college graduates don't mind what job they will do so long as it is one ______ they can earn money to support themselves.

A. what   B. where

C. thatD. how

I’m sorry I didn’t phone you, but I’ve been very busy ____   the past couple weeks.

A. beyond        B. over

C. with              D. among

Though Sundays are _________ as a day for rest, we must make good use of them.

A. set up    B. set down

C. set aside    D. set off

Women's Day is around the corner, and I'm considering buying a gift for Mum, ________ that

is to her taste.

A. for which B. which

C. the one D. one

After several rounds of competition, the little girl _________ because of her excellent spoken English and quick response.

A. put out        B. picked out

C. broke out     D. stood out

________ what I had previously thought, my new biology teacher turned out to be a rather interesting person.

A. In spite of       B. As a result of

C. Contrary to        D. In addition to

Some parents are just too protective. They want to ______ their kids from every kind of danger, real or imagined.

A. prevent          B. shelter

C. recover      D. accompany

The more _________ we take the safety standards, the further we can speed up the development of the school bus industry.

A. constantlyB. seriously

C. generallyD. immediately

--- Do you know why Jane was so angry?

--- Her roommate gave in to _________ and opened the letter addressed to her.

A. curiosityB. consideration

C. concern    D. convenience

—Do you think George has passed the driving test?

—No. If so, he ______ his car to our college yesterday.

A. would drive      B. must have driven

C. would have driven D. had driven