42. Keys should never be hidden around the house since thieves _____ know where to look.

　A. virtually B. variously C. unavoidably D. invariably

41. The Department is also deeply _____ in various improvement schemes.

　A. connected B. included C. involved D. implied

40. Jim's plans to go to college _____ at the last moment.

　A. fell out B. gave away C. gave off D. fell through

39. The old lady can't hope to _____ her cold in a few days.

　A. get over B. get off C. hold back D. hold up

38. A university is an educational institution which _____ degrees and carries out research.

　A. rewards B. awards C. grants D. presents

37. He has the _____ of an athlete: he really goes all out to win.

　A. instants B. instances C. instincts D. intelligences

36. I can meet you at eight o'clock; _____ you can call for me.

　A. incidentally B. actually C. alternatively D. accordingly

35. We are interested in the weather because it _____ us so directly ------ what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel.

　A. benefits B. guides C. affects D. effects

34. An early typewriter produced letters quickly and neatly; the typist, _____ couldn't see his work on his machine.

　A. however B. therefore C. yet D. although

33. Will all those _____ the proposal raise their hands?

　A. in relation to B. in excess of C. in contrast to D. in favor of