I _______ rather than sit there doing nothing.
| A．prefer working | B．like to work |
| C．like working | D．prefer to work |
If he refuses to _____ my plan, I can probably find someone more cooperative.
| A．put up with | B．fall in with |
| C．do away with | D．get along with |
The boy had a _____ escape when he ran across the road in front of the bus.
| A．close | B．short | C．narrow | D．fine |
Do you mind if I _____ with my work while you are getting tea ready.
| A．get through | B．turn to | C．carry on | D．come on |
I left for the office earlier than usual this morning _____ traffic jam.
| A．in line with | B．in case of |
| C．for the sake of | D．at the risk of |
The finance minister has not been so _____ since he raised taxes to such a high level.
| A．popular | B．well-known | C．favorable | D．preferable |