Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.

A. on the other hand    B. on the contrary

C. to the contrary      D. in consequence

Children are likely to get _____ if no one cares about their upbringing.

　　A. out of hand     B. out of order  C. out of place    D. out of work

My house is very _____ for getting to work as it is only a few minutes from the station.

　　A. comfortable B. suitable  C. convenient  D. available

Having said he would mend the clock, he discovered that he had not brought the _____ tools for the job.

　　A. concise    B. correct    C. right    D. precise

There is not much time left; So I'll tell you about it _____.

　　A. in detail   B. in brief   C. in short  D. in all

Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which _____ increase the risk of heart disease.

　　A. in turn  B. in return  C. by chance D. by turns

The Prime Minister refused to comment on the rumor that he had planned to _____.

　　A. discharge    B. dismiss    C. resign    D. resume

People cannot but feel _____, for they simply cannot understand how he could have made such a stupid mistake.

　　A. puzzled    B. delighted    C. induced    D. inspired

The magician picked several persons from the audience and asked them to help him with the performance.

　　A. by accident    B. on occasion

　　C. at random      D. on an average

The noise was so _____ that only those with excellent hearing were aware of it.

　　A. dim    B. soft    C. faint    D. gentle