每题1分，共15分

1、 I am lucky that I am interested in school work, otherwise I would go mad. A.other B.for elseC.or D.else

2、 Argument among the speakers at the conference is focused on violence. A.confined B.combinedC.centered D.contributed

3、 Slavery was abolished in America in the 19th century. A.postponed B.completedC.accomplished D.eliminated

4、 We were grateful to the help he gave us when we moved to our new house. A.thanked B.appreciatedC.obliged D.allocated

5、 There was a shortage of water in the area two months ago on account of hot weather. A.by way of B.in spite ofC.because of D.by means of

6、 These figures do not take into account the changes that have taken place in recent years. A.consider B.callC.catch D.cancel

7、 Did you do that to irritate her? A.tease B.attractC.annoy D.protect

8、 The officer was accused of brutal treatment of prisoners of war. A.fortunate B.possibleC.cruel D.deep

9、 The old lady let her flat to an English couple. A.offered B.rentedC.provided D.sold

10、 Though friends for many years, the two lawyers ended up as enemies. A.turned out B.gave in toC.got rid of D.put an end at

11、 Peter was an energetic and athletic youth. A.alert B.awkwardC.active D.skillful

12、 She started to clean the kitchen. A.began B.stoppedC.continued D.kept

13、 The nursery is bright and cheerful. A.pleasant B.colorfulC.fashionable D.different

14、 He is but a child. A.probably B.notC.only D.hardly

15、 The price of vegetables varies according to the weather. A.jumps B.risesC.falls D.differs