His inability to speak English puts him at a ________ When he attends international conferences.

[　　]

The custom, practice, idea and belief have been ________ from generation to generation．

[　　]

This company earned a lot of money. As a result, the member's personal income rose a/ an ________ of 13 percent.

[　　]

News reports say peace talks between the two countries ________ with no agreement reached.

[　　]

This book ________ 12 units, ________ two revision units.

[　　]

A．contains; containing

B．includes; containing

C．contains; including

D．includes; including

In dealing with public relations, we should make every effort to prevent the ________ in personality.

[　　]

His mother had thought it would be good for his character to ________ from home and earn some money on his own.

[　　]

My dictionary is missing. Do you have any ________ where it is?

[　　]

-- Aren't you going to buy that house? It is modern, comfortable and above all, in a quiet neighbourhood.

-- Yes, it is. But I'm afraid we can't ________ such an expensive house.

[　　]

In a 2004 ________ of college students, it was found that 60 percent of students work during their spare time.

[　　]