A lack of __________ cultural differences to local customs can create problems.

  A. existence           B. revolution        C. awareness             D. evidence

With proper measures, the economy in China is beginning to _________ again.

  A. break up          B. hold on       C. pick up              D. take on

 If we work with a strong will, we can overcome any difficulty, _________ great it is.

  A. what           B. how           C. however                D. whatever 

Recently I bought an ancient Chinese vase, ________was very reasonable.

  A. which price        B. the price of which   C. its price         D. the price of whose 

--- Why weren’t you at the party?

--- I ________ for a long distance call from my mother. 

  A. waited              B. had waited       C. was waiting            D. have been waiting

_________by the standard of their work, we were determined to catch up with them.

  A. Impressing         B. Impressed        C. To impress             D. Having impressed

Why are you in despair? He, ____________ you, is to blame.

  A. less than            B. other than       C. more than              D. rather than 

I would appreciate ______ if you would come early this afternoon.

  A. it                      B. one                 C. you                       D. that 

Time is up. __________ your examination papers now, please.

  A. Hand in           B. Hand out        C. Hand over     D. Hand on

 --- How long have you been like this?

--- ___________ October 13, Monday.

  A. On                 B. After               C. From                   D. Since