Nowadays, many people walk to work______ Copenhagen Conference calling for living a low—carbon lifestyle to cope with global warming.

A. in relation to     B. in response to       C. in addition to     D. in opposition to

– Mary, I have got a new cell phone number!

  -- Oh, hold on. I’ll put it down just _________.

   A. in need           B. in case             C. in time          D. in use

The 40-somethings found themselves in an embarrassing situation _____ rapid changes in all aspects of society.

A. as a consequence of          B. in favor of         C. for the purpose of     D. by means of

 –Have you finished your first paper?

   --_________. Just half of it. How about you?

   A. Not at all          B. Not likely          C. Not a bit        D. Not yet.

 –Let’s go Dutch for this supper, OK?

   --No, _______ this time, as a reward for all your help.

A. it’s up to you       B. it’s my treat     C. let’s talk about it     D. it doesn’t matter

 In summer people often wear dark glasses as _________ against the bright sunshine.

   A. permission         B. protection       C. prediction          D. prevention

 The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to ____its reality.

A. make up           B. figure out          C. look through      D. put off

___ you are familiar with the author’s ideas, try reading all the sections as quickly as you can.

A. Ever since       B. Now that           C. So that        D. As long as

–Mr. Smith is no longer ________he used to be.

   --So he is. Success and wealth have _________ his character.

A. what; trained     B. who; transferred     C. what; transformed   D. who; transformed

 Co-operation or teamwork, the importance of which is often ________, plays an important part in football matches.

   A. stressed          B. thought of         C. paid much attention   D. talked