30．The coach, because of the driver’s carelessness, was __________ and crashed over the cliff on such a cold December morning.

A．in support　　　　　　 B．out of control

C．in charge　　　　　　D．at the mercy

29．He’s particular about food, I dare not serve him the dish, __________ his scolding.

A．with fear of　　　　　 B．in fear of

C．for fear of　　　　　　D．on fear of

28．People always hate betting on football. __________ to our joy, our legal authority took action at length.

A．Ever　　　　　　　 B．Little

C．Much　　　　　　　 D．Even

27．Every child is __________, with their own needs, preferences and talents.

A．contradictory　　　　　B．similar

C．original　　　　　　 D．unique

26．Nowadays people have to pass various tests for professional __________ so that they can be qualified for a well-paid job.

A．certificates　　　　　 B．permission

C．admission　　　　　　D．perseverance

25．There is an obvious __________ between the cultures of the West and East.

A．content　　　　　　　B．contrast

C．contract　　　　　　 D．contact

24．We have strong __________ for believing that the mine accident in Heilongjiang was due to the poor management.

A．grounds　　　　　　　B．reason

C．cause　　　　　　　D．purpose

23．-Hey, dear! Guess what? I’ve got a pay rise!

-This ________ a celebration! Let’s go to sing karaoke tonight.

A．calls for　　　　　　B．works out

C．brings about　　　　　 D．pays for