1.I believe that Mary hurt her mother's feelings consciously rather than ______ as she said.
A. in advance B. by chance C. on purpose D. for sure
2.—I have been told that our visit to Mount Tai will be cancelled because a very important foreign delegation (代表团) will be there.
—Oh, no! ______.
A. I hope so B. I'm afraid not C. I have been looking forward to it D. It doesn't matter
3.The government has not yet ________ the seriousness of the crisis.
A. mastered B. seized C. grasped D. acquired
4.I had somehow it for granted that he should go out with his union.
A. looked B. taken C. held D. passed
5.— Can I help you with it?
— I appreciate your , but I can manage it myself.
A. demand B. advice C. question D. offer