每题1分，共15分

1、I have no alternative but to report him to the local police. A.opinion B.meansC.choice D.selection

2、The disease has completely abolished in this country. A.died out B.died down?C.died away D.died off

3、The boys looked for the ball for a while in the playground, but finally abandoned and went home. A.gave up B.gave outC.gave away D.gave off

4、We all know that Sharon is a woman of strong political convictions. A.suggestions B.beliefsC.statements D.claims

5、I’m afraid that your daughter has failed to get through her mid-term exams. A.pass off B.pass awayC.pass D.pass out

6、If you have any doubt, confer a doctor. A.answer B.promiseC.teach D.consult

7、The young actor was awarded the first prize for his wonderful performance. A.about B.becauseC.on D.due to

8、The class of mammals embraces nearly all warm-blooded animals except the birds. A.takes on B.takes overC.takes in D.takes up

9、The farmer encountered his fortune;his crops were destroyed by a storm. A.befell B.dwelt onC.suffered D.fell among

10、He endured all kinds of hardships in his solo sailing around the world. A.suffered B.experiencedC.last D.overcome

11、Have you got a spare pen? A.a short B.an extra?C.a thin D.a long

12、We shall keep the money in a secure place. A.clean B.secretC.distant D.safe

13、The city has decided to do away with all the old buildings in its centre. A.get rid of B.set upC.repair D.paint

14、A ship was reported to be in distress a few miles out at sea. A.disorder B.formationC.service D.danger

15、You should cultivate the habit of reading carefully. A.invent B.beginC.develop D.initiate