We can't _____ one to change the habits of a lifetime in a short time.

   A. hope    B. wait    C. expect    D. imagine

 _____ inviting guests and not treating them properly!

   A. Strangely       B. Fantastically

   C. Surprisingly    D. Fancy

The reference she made to her friend, the poet, was interesting but too _____ for anyone to appreciate.

   A. drastic    B. dull    C. obscure   D. distinct

. Probability is the mathematical study of the _____ of an event's occurrence.

        A. desire                   B. likelihood                   C. result                   D. effect

 He stopped his ears with his hands to _____ the terrible noise.

   A. show off                    B. cut out                    C. keep from            D. shut out

The workmen made so much _____ that Mrs. Walker had to spend three days cleaning up afterwards.

        A. trouble                    B. damage                    C. mess                    D. nuisance

The policeman stopped him when he was driving home and _____ him of speeding.

        A. charged                    B. accused                    C. blamed                    D. deprived

In this factory, suggestions often have to wait for months before they are fully _____.

A.admitted                B.acknowledged                  C.absorbed                  D.considered

How did it come about that you failed to ______ in time for the meeting yesterday?

         A．turn down B．turn over   C．turn off                D．turn up

．The media today can draw public attention to _______help is actually needed．

A．that   B．which       C．where       D．whose