1. A ______ of territory had always been a wish of the ruler of that country.
A. introduction
B. expansion
C. intention
D. expectation
2. There is a forecast that the _______ for a good crop harvest will be rather poor this year.
A. prospect
B. protection
C. proportion
D. promise
3. The _______ of the film star really disappointed her fans.
A. precious
B. absence
C. present
D. absent
4. You have to _______ all mistakes from the essay before you hand it in.
A. judge
B. display
C. reveal
D. eliminate
5. You can put on your jeans. It is just a(n) ______ party.
A. wonderful
B. incredible
C. formal
D. informal
6. I am not surprised at all that she chose the white skirt. She always has a _______ for white.
A. prefer
B. preferable
C. preference
D. preferred
7. The middle-aged woman worried about her _______ future with no money and no family.
A. gloomy
B. bright
C. splendid
D. fearful
8. A _______ of robbers broke into the bank and took away all the money.
A. gather
B. school
C. rank
D. gang
9. I asked her the question as soon as I saw her, but she only gave me a(n) ______ answer instead of a definite one.
A. direct
B. implicit
C. clear
D. infinite
10. This expert will _______ his remarks to e-business (电子商务) this time.
A. coordinate
B. render
C. confine
D. depict
11. When traveling, you are advised to take travelers' checks, which provide a safer _______ to carrying money around.
A. substitute
B. mean
C. preference
D. alternative
12. In some markets there may be only one seller. _____________ is to be avoided.
A. Situation as this
B. Such a situation
C. Such a situation of this kind
D. A situation of this
13. Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you will have to _____________ your voice.
A. lift
B. increase
C. raise
D. speak up
14. Because he hates dishonesty he is _____________ on his children when they tell lies.
A. heavy
B. strong
C. hard
D. strict
15. Because of the _____________ emphasis placed on classroom activities, the instructor will report your absence to the adviser.
A. large
B. strong
C. hard
D. high