A. as B. so C. too D. very

2. According to statistics, a man is more than twice as likely to die

of skin cancer __________ a woman.［2009年高考江西卷］

A. than B. such C. so D. as

3. John is very__________-if he promises to do something he'll

do it.［2009年高考浙江卷］

A. independent B. confident

C. reliable D. flexible

4. The incomes of skilled workers went up. __________ , unskilled

workers saw their earnings fall.［2009年高考浙江卷］

A. Moreover B. Therefore

C. Meanwhile D. Otherwise

5. The questionnaire takes__________ ten to fifteen minutes to

complete and can be used along with the assessment interview.

［2009年高考湖北卷］

A. mainly B. punctually

C. approximately D. precisely

C

C

C

6. In those days, our _________concern was to provide people who

were stopped by the snow storm with food and health care.

［2008年高考湖北卷］

A. normal B. constant C. permanent D. primary

7. It looks like the weather is changing for__________.Shall we stick

to our plan?［2008年高考辽宁卷］

A. the worse B. Worse C. the worst D. worst

8. I'm sure that your letter will get__________attention.They know

you're waiting for the reply.［2009年高考全国卷Ⅱ］

A. continued B. immediate C. careful D. general

9. I like this jacket better than that one, but it costs three times

_________.［2008年高考浙江卷］

A. as much B. as many C. so much D. so many

10. As he works in a remote area, he visits his parents only

__________.［2008年高考湖北卷］

A. occasionally B. anxiously C. practically D. urgently