It is believed that high achievers are ambitious, hard working, and work toward personal standards of excellence _____ material rewards．
| A．other than | B．or rather | C．rather than | D．or else |
There are signs that there is a growing tendency for people to turn away from ________ western medicine to alternative methods of treatment.
| A．conventional | B．pessimistic | C．bureaucratic | D．theoretical |
Government should adopt laws that would ban advertising and other types of ________ of tobacco products.
| A．delivery | B．spread | C．promotion | D．discount |
The managing director took the ________ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.
| A．guilt | B．response | C．blame | D．accusation |
The former Olympic champion was ________ in the quarterfinals last night when he lost 0-2 at home.
| A．knocked off | B．knocked out | C．knocked down | D．knocked over |
The workers agreed to ________ the strike if the company would satisfy their demands.
| A．call for | B．call in | C．call off | D．call up |