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 |
I have finished a large part of the book; the rest ______ more difficult.
| A．were | B．are | C．was | D．is |
I’ll _______ the matter as soon as possible. Just have a little patience.
| A．look over | B．look on |
| C．look into | D．look for |
Whoever comes here to have the meeting will be treated ________ a wonderful dinner.
| A．to | B．with | C．for | D．on |
She made the demand that she ________ at once.
| A．leave | B．leaves | C．left | D．to be left |
To my joy, I have _____my parents to allow me to travel abroad alone in the coming summer holidays.
| A．convinced | B．reminded |
| C．arranged | D．required |