1. I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful, _________smile. A.childhood B.childish C.chidless D.childlike 2. It was raining __________we cancelled the trip to the beach. A.although B.because C.so D.but 3. Jane enjoyed the party, but ______Tom, he was simply bored. A.for B.buy C.about D.from 4. They wasted ______time searching for the car keys. A.priceless B.costly C.valuable D.expensive 5. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a _______of water. A.shortage B.drop C.scarce D.waste 6. Many students aren't keen _____their study at school. A.about B.for C.with D.on 7. I've decided ________for a better job. A.to apply B.applying C.apply D.applied 8. In the last thirty years, space exploration _______great contributions to weather forecasting. A.makes B.has made C.is making D.made 9. Please write your answers _______ink. A.of B.with C.in D.by 10. Bread is usually made ________wheat. A.from B.of C.with D.by