He might have been killed ________ the arrival of the police．

A．except for

B．but for

C．with regard to

D．in that

Most of the educators are ________ providing more freedom to the teenagers, believing that it may make them more creative and independent．

A．in favor of

B．in search of

C．in charge of

D．in need of

I am trying to do what is best, but ________ I’ve got to consider the cost, which is of great importance．

A．equally

B．eventually

C．naturally

D．evidently

Many doctors complain that they don't have ________ working hours, for they have to wait for patients all day long in the hospital．

A．particular

B．specific

C．flexible

D．adequate

While there are some differences in the educational systems in many countries in the world, education itself is ________．

A．beneficial

B．accessible

C．compulsory

D．universal

Many people think it's very difficult to ________ a conversation with someone who only says “Yes” and “No”．

A．break off

B．focus on

C．keep up

D．listen to

Over the years she had tried her best to ________ the terrible memory, but it was not an easy task．

A．live on

B．block out

C．bring back

D．call up

He was out of work due to the global financial crisis; he was sad and discouraged, feeling that he ________ his family．

A．failed

B．abandoned

C．ignored

D．betrayed

During an emergency period, those who ________ false news should be severely punished by the authorities．

A．announce

B．receive

C．circulate

D．confirm

Her ________ to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise, because she was just a fresh clerk in the company, working here only for one month．

A．adaptation

B．promotion

C．devotion

D．objection