1. The only thing __________ really matters to the children is how soon they can return to their uncle’s farm.

A. what B. which C. was D. that

2. __________ the English examination I would have gone to the concert last Saturday.

A. But for B. As for C. In spite of D. Because of

3. Americans use their cars for nearly 90 per cent of all personal __________.

A. trips B. travels C. voyage D. journey

4. __________ it will do us harm or good remains to be seen.

A. Whether B. If C. As D. All

5. The managing director took the __________ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.

A. guilt B. blame C. accusation D. charge

6. The little girl needs __________ after her shock.

A.being comforted B. be comforted C. comforting D. comforted

7. So rapidly __________ increased that the government’s housing programme needs revision.

A. has the population B. the population as C. the population had D. have the population

8. The Minister of Justice has __________ an immense amount of correspondence before breakfast.

A. got over B. got behind C. got round D. got through

9. My departure will depend __________ I get leave or not.

A. on that B. in whether C. upon whether D. on if

10. The man’s dirty shirt __________ an unpleasant smell.

A. gave up B. gave over C. gave off D. gave away

参考答案：DAAAB，CADCC