Whatever he does，once he sets up a goal，he will start pursuing it without ________.

A．hesitation  B．suggestion

C．discussion  D．decision

As is well－known，the brain performs a very important ________，which controls the nerve system of the body.

A．motion  B．action

C．function  D．fact

—What do you think of the project put forward by the Blacks?

—Considering its real ________，it will be well worth putting into practice，I suppose.

A．reward  B．prize  C．cost  D．value

The two parties held the talk in a friendly ________ and reached an agreement.

A．atmosphere  B．state

C．situation  D．phenomenon

We should look up to him as a shining example of ________ to duty.

A．devotion  B．privilege

C．responsibility  D．burden

Kelly gave me a vivid ________ of her trip to Mount Tai after her return.

A．explanation  B．account

C．imagination  D．idea

Nowadays，few people form the habit of keeping a supply of candles in the house in case of power ________.

A．drop  B．lack  C．absence  D．failure

—Could you tell me the way to ________ Johnsons，please?

—Sorry，we don't have ________ Johnson here in the village.

A．the；the  B．the；a  C．/；the  D．the；/

________ material used for running tracks in schools across China may be ________ danger to children's health.

A．/；a  B．The；a  C．/；the  D．The；the

(2013·安徽皖南八校联考)I sent a big bunch of flowers to the nurse as an ________ of thanks for her taking good care of my grandpa in the nursing home.

A．attitude  B．impression

C．appreciation  D．expression