the traffic jam, he arrived on time.

   A. Without             B. Expect             C. Despite            D. For

______ somewhat weak infrastructure, Hong Kong’s overall economic performance and business

efficiency make it Asia's leading financial capital for a long time.

  A. Although                     B. While                      C. Despite of                D. In spite of

______ understanding the challenges faced by the world’s poorest people can we expect a new future

free of extreme poverty and hunger.

  A. On                       B. Through                   C. Only                        D. Only by

--- I haven’t been to Shanghai for years.

   --- No way, you really need to pay a visit there, and you’ll find changes there are _____ imagination.

A. beyond                    B. with                         C. without                    D. for

To keep safe _______ an earthquake, you should remain at a spot in your room where nothing may fall on you.

   A. in search of       B. in advance of       C. in terms of         D. in case of

A proper approach to ________ your learning efficiency is of great significance to every student.

   A. improving           B. improve                  C. be improving      D. having improved

To keep safe _______ an earthquake, you should remain at a spot in your room where nothing may fall on you.

   A. in search of       B. in advance of       C. in terms of         D. in case of

_____ the three deaths in the region, one person was also left missing from the April 25 sandstorm.

A. In spite of          B. Apart from         C. Separate from      D. Regardless of

— Are your parents satisfied with your performance at home?

   — ______ but not exactly. They want me to do more housework.

A. Kind of                    B. On the contrary     C. On average            D. By all means

The doctor advised her to wear flat shoes        her back problem.

       A．on account of   B．in terms of       C．for lack of       D．on top of