1. I could hardly believe he ______ have been taken in by such a simple trick.
A. could B. should C. may D. must
2. ______ many people’s expectation, he was defeated in the first round.
A. In stead of B. In spite of C. Contrary to D. On account of
3. Tens of thousands of people starved to _____ when the two countries were at war.
A. die B. death C. dead D. dying
4. Jimmy is a true hero, ______ always thinks more of others than of himself.
A. he who B. whom C. one who D. who he
5. As a result of the snowstorm, the village was ____ from the outside world for more than a week.
A. cut down B. cut off C. cut out D. cut up
