________everyone can hear the speaker，there is no ________in turning up the radio.
| A．Even if；point |
| B．Now that；point |
| C．Now that；need |
| D．Even if；need |
.
Premier Wen said, “I once again emphasize that it is absolutely unacceptable to sacrifice people’s life and health ________ the economic development in any case.”
| A．in the hope of | B．in return for | C．in the face of | D．in exchange for |
.
The profit of the company fell _______ in the first three months in the year 2009 as a result of the global economic crisis.
| A．sharply | B．eventually | C．approximately | D．narrowly |
.
I’m afraid our department manager is not ________ for your interview now, for he is fully occupied with an important construction project.
| A．dependable | B．convenient | C．conscious | D．available |
.
When asked about the murder last night, he wore a smile all the way to appear calm, but the sweat on his forehead _____ him______.
| A．gave… out | B．gave… away | C．gave…up | D．gave…off |
.
Without good instructions of the teacher, you will be likely to _______ a lot of bad habits while you are practising the piano.
| A．pull up | B．take up | C．pick up | D．bring up |