D. status

正确答案：A

45. At the party we found that shy girl ________ her mother all the time.

A. depending on

B. coinciding with

C. adhering to

D. clinging to

正确答案：D

46. The ______ of a cultural phenomenon is usually a logical consequence of some physical

aspect in the life style of the people.

A. implementation

B. expedition

C. demonstration

D. manifestation

正确答案：D

47. In general, matters which lie entirely within state borders are the ______ concern of state

governments.

A. extinct

B. excluding

C. excessive

D. exclusive

正确答案：D

48. One of his eyes was injured in an accident, but after a ______ operation, he quickly recovered

his sight.

A. precise

B. considerate

C. delicate

D. sensitive

正确答案：C

49. Government reports, examination compositions, legal documents and most business letters are

the main situations __________ formal language is used.

A. in which

B. on which

C. in that

D. at what

正确答案：A

50. No one can function properly if they are _______ of adequate sleep.

A. deprived

B. ripped

C. stripped

D. contrived

正确答案：A

51. The ______ cycle of life and death is a subject of interest to scientists and philosophers alike.

A. incompatible