Poverty has risen in Nigeria, with almost 100 million people living on less than $1 a day，________ economic growth.
| A．despite | B．besides |
| C．except | D．with |
John is very ____________ — if he promises to do something he’ll do it.
| A．reliable | B．confident | C．independent | D．flexible |
When he opened the box, it ____________ a bad smell.
| A．gave away | B．gave in |
| C．gave out | D．gave up |
Having lived in China for 8 years, Helen has a good ____________ of both English and Chinese.
| A．ability | B．guidance | C．command | D．program |
We had a big meal in afinerestaurant last Monday andthetotal cost ____________ $500.
| A．came through | B．came in |
| C．came out with | D．came to |
You’ve failed to do what you ___________ to and I’m afraid the teacher will blame you.
| A．will expect | B．will be expected |
| C．expected | D．were expected |