1.The Minister of Finance stresses that the quality of goods, ____ the quantity of production, is the key to improving the nation’s economy.

　　A) other than B) rather than

　　C) more than D) better than

　　2.If people are not held responsible for their they are drunk,then we____forgive drunken drivers

　　A) may well as B) had better

　　C) might as well D) would rather

　　3.He might have been dead ____ the arrival of the doctors.

　　A) but for B) except for

　　C) with D) on

　　4.These areas rely on agriculture almost ____, having few mineral resources and a minimum of industrial development.

　　A) respectively B) undoubtedly

　　C) incredibly D) exclusively

　　5.It’s strange that Amy ____ her aunt in every way.

　　A) takes down B) takes after

　　C) takes to D) takes on

　　6.With the experience approaching the final success, everyone knows that they can not ____ a single minor mistake and thing.

　　A) inflict B) endure

　　C) stand D) afford

　　7.The boss stressed the criterion that a qualified waiter must do every service ____ the satisfaction of his customers.

　　A) for B) by

　　C) on D) to

　　8.Only after many years of hard work ____ that money alone does not lead to happiness and success.

　　A) I did realize B) had I realized

　　C) did I realize D) I had realized

　　9.When automation is introduced into the factory, all the work done by hand will ____ the assembly line.

　　A) take the place of B) replace

　　C) be attributed to D) give way to

　　10.The travelers were ready to enjoy the spectacular tidal waves when suddenly a thick fog came up and ____ the whole scene.

　　A) blurred B) belittled

　　C) banned D) collapsed