The Minister of France stresses that the quality of production，________ the quantity of production, is the key to improving the nation's economy.

A．other than B．rather than

C．more than D．better than

Being honest is usually thought of as a virtue and undoubtedly this is the ________.

A．issue B．case C．event D．factor

It took a great deal of courage to admit that all their efforts had been ________.

A．in danger B．in vain

C．in return D．in turn

—We haven't seen basketball star Jordan for a long time.

—He ________ the stage last year.

A．a(chǎn)bandoned B．retired

C．quitted D．resigned

Please remember to put everything ________ before leaving the room.

A．in the place B．in need

C．in the order D．in order

The lab ________ construction will be completed next month.

A．a(chǎn)t B．under C．for D．in

With the development of science and ________，Internet will play a more and more

important part in our life.

A．technology B．skill

C．technique D．power

________ nobody wouldn't go to the spot，he went without a second thought.

A．While B．As long as

C．Where D．In spite of

—The train is due to leave at 7：50.

—________ we fail to arrive there in time?

—I'm afraid you'd better go in a hurry.

A．What if B．As if

C．Even if D．Only if

If ________ the same treatment again，he is sure to get well.

A．giving B．being given

C．give D．given