Some people choose jobs for other reasons _______ money these days.

A.for                           B.except                       C.besides                      D.with

The flowers were so lovely that they __________ in no time.

   A. sold         B. had been sold       C. were sold        D. would sell

—What strengths and ____ did you find in her?

—She is hardworking but is not good at getting along with others.

A. courts       B. weaknesses   C. marks        D. loads

I can’t say which wine is beat—it’s a (n)          of personal taste.

A．affair    B．event    C．matter   D．variety

Some pre-school children go to a day care center, __________ they learn simple games and songs.

   A. then          B. there              C. while         D. where

The mayor has offered a reward of $ 5000 to ______ who can capture the tiger alive or dead.

   A. both     B. others C. anyone       D. another

The good thing about children is that they _______ very easily to new environments.

A. adapt            B. appeal               C. attach               D. apply

I like Mr. Miner’s speech; it was clear and ______ the point.

A. at                            B. on                                  C. to                            D. of

We finished the run in less than half the time ____.

A. allowing          B. to allow

C. allowed       D. allows

I called Hannah many times yesterday evening，but I couldn't get through. Her brother_____ on the phone all the time!

   A. was talking     B. has been talking     C. has talked      D. talked