I'm afraid your type of humor might be a little ________ in such a formal meeting.
A.out of character B.out of context C.out of use D.out of place
Among all pastimes, gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story can almost bring a family ________ together.
A.closer B.closest C.the closer D.close
Think to yourself that every day is your last and the hour to which you do not look forward may come as a（n） ________ surprise.
A.welcomed B.welcoming C.welcome D.unwelcome
Privilege comes from Latin privilegium, meaning a law for just one person, and means a benefit enjoyed by an individual or group ________ what's available to others.
A.within B.considering C.despite D.beyond
Some Western countries have long ________ that Iran aims to create a nuclear bomb, but Teheran said the materials were only for civil use.
A.suspected B.doubted C.wondered D.convinced
Studying is the action of ________ to acquire knowledge, either by directly observing phenomena of interest, or by reading the writings of others about these phenomena.
A.proceeding B.attempting C.tending D.managing
