56、 Contrary to the prediction of the opposition, so far Mr．Modale has played largely __________ the rules．
A．for
B．in
C．with
D．by


57、 The intelligence department was accused of failure to __________ the troops to a possible enemy attack.
A．instruct
B．warn
C．dictate
D．alert


58、 We need someone really __________who can organize the office and run it smoothly.
A．cheerful
B．realistic
C．effective
D．efficient


59、 Valentine’s Day (February 14th) is the day __________ sweethearts exchange gifts or go out to dinner.
A．in which
B．for that
C．on which
D．by that


60、 Economists estimate that prices next year will be much higher than __________ we are today.
A．how
B．when
C．what
D．where


61、 Have you got any definite plans for your future __________ you’ve completed your graduate studies?
A．now that
B．but that
C．in that
D．so that


62、 It was __________ that all of us were eager to express our views.
A．so interesting topic
B．such interesting topic
C．such interesting a topic
D．so interesting a topic


63、 People under a lot of __________ may experience headaches, minor pains, and sleeping difficulties.
A．stress
B．exposure
C．nervousness
D．illness


64、 Many social problems are obviously caused by uneven __________ of wealth.
A．development
B．management
C．distribution
D．contribution


65、 He should __________ what he’s good at, and not switch to something he knows little about.
A．take on
B．stick to
C．go after
D．live on