1. He is a very honest official and never ________ any gifts from the people who sought his help. A. accepted B. received C. took up D. excepted
2. As is generally believed, young people nowadays _________ ideals which are far superior to their parents’. A. summon B. overtake C. cherish D. overhaul
3. The reason why he adapted to the new situations quickly is that he has a attitude. A. changeable B. alternate C. movable D. flexible
4. We are interested in the weather because it ________ us so directly — what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel. A. benefits B. guides C. affects D. effects
5. A university is an educational institution which _________ degrees and carries out research. A. rewards B. awards C. grants D. presents
6. It is wrong for someone in such a high ____ in the government to behave too badly in public. A. situation B. position C. employment D. profession
7. Lawyers often make higher ________ for their work than they should. A. bills B. charges C. prices D. costs
8. The island where these rare birds nest has been declared a _________ area. A. observation B. reservation C. preservation D. conservation
9. Although John was the eldest in the family, he always let his sister ____ charge of the house. A. take B. hold C. make D. get
10. John was very upset because he was ________ by the police with breaking the law. A. accused B. arrested C. sentenced D. charged