Dogs are often praised for their（）they almost never abandon their masters.

单项选择题We（）the cook because her cooking was so poor.

A.dismissed
B.deserted
C.resigned
D.withdrew

单项选择题Preliminary estimation puts the figure at around $110 billion,（）the $160 billion the President is struggling to get through the Congress.

A.in proportion to
B.in reply to
C.in relation to
D.in contrast to

单项选择题It will be safer to walk on the streets because people will not need to carry large amounts of cash; virtually all financial（）will be conducted by computer.

A.transformations
B.transmissions
C.transitions
D.transactions

单项选择题The rest of the family had nearly reached the river, but Jane was（）behind as usual.

A.declining
B.delaying
C.lacking
D.lagging

单项选择题With the introduction of（）technology, information flows faster than it ever did.

A.involved
B.complicated
C.sophisticated
D.complex

单项选择题I have worked on three（）Saturdays.

A.continuous
B.consistent
C.successive
D.regular

单项选择题If your baby is losing weight, you should（）your doctor promptly.

A.advocate
B.consult
C.enquire
D.investigate

单项选择题One of his eyes was injured in an accident, but after a（）operation, he quickly recovered his sight.

A.delicate
B.considerate
C.precise
D.sensitive

单项选择题The old buildings blend with the new ones in perfect（）so a walk along Nanking Road is an enjoyable discovery.

A.control
B.order
C.harmony
D.action

单项选择题Their products are frequently overpriced and（）in quality.

A.influential
B.inferior
C.superior
D.subordinate