When asked about their opinions about the schoolmaster, many teachers would prefer to see him step aside ________ younger men.(2011·湖北，30)
| A．in terms of | B．in need of |
| C．in favor of | D．in praise of |
She wants to apply for a ________ in the office of the new government.
| A．position | B．location | C．condition | D．career |
Lady Gaga has put off her concerts because of the difficulties ______ by the ongoing strikes.
| A．causing | B．to be caused | C．caused | D．to cause |
—Jane, have you finished your paper?
—No, I ________ my sister with her drawing all the morning.
| A．help | B．helped | C．was helping | D．have been helping |
Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in 2012. Many fans are eagerly waiting for his new novel to ______.
| A．come out | B．turn out | C．make out | D．go out |
Jack looked very calm ________ the quarrel with his desk mate.
| A．due to | B．because of | C．as a result of | D．in spite of |