Why do some governments spend billions of dollars on military expansion ________ the people of these countries are still suffering from starvation and poverty?
| A．whether | B．though | C．unless | D．when |
James took the magazines off the little table to make ________ for the television.
| A．room | B．area |
| C．field | D．position |
This restaurant has become popular for its wide ________ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.
| A．division | B．area |
| C．range | D．circle |
Last year the number of students who graduated with a driving licence reached 200,000，a(n) ____________ of 40,000 per year.
| A．average | B．number |
| C．amount | D．quantity |
“Tommy，run！Be quick！The house is on fire！”the mother shouted，with ________ clearly in her voice.
| A．anger | B．rudeness |
| C．regret | D．panic |
Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional ________.
| A．consequence | B．independence |
| C．competence | D．intelligence |