They had a wonderful holiday, _________ bad weather.
| A．in spite of | B．despite of | C．because of | D．even though |
It is obvious that water is to be _____to the development of life.
| A．gentle | B．fundamental | C．harmful | D．fierce |
He has behaved in the most extraordinary way recently. I wonder what can_____ his actions.
| A．account for | B．answer for | C．search for | D．reach for |
Used to TV shows, where everything is quick and amusing, many people do not have ____ to read a book that requires thinking.
| A．permission | B．freedom | C．patience | D．courage |
Washington, a state in the United States, was named _____ one of the greatest American presidents.
| A．in favor of | B．in need of | C．in search of | D．in honor of |
Almost all of us ____him for his courage in front of difficulty.
| A．award | B．admire | C．accept | D．forgive |