1.As civilization ___ in the direction of technology, it passes the point of supplying all the basic essentials, like food, shelter and clothes.
A.processes
B.precedes
C.proceeds
D.exceeds
2.Those people ___ a general understanding of the present situation.
A.lack
B.are lacking of
C.lack of
D.are in lack
3.My sister and I have ___ ideas on how to raise children.
A.irregular
B.diverse
C.relative
D.resistant
4.It goes without saying that hard work ___ success.
A.resulted from
B.comes to
C.resulted in
D.aims at
5.Jim isn't ___, but he did badly in the final exams last semester.
A.gloomy
B.dull
C.awkward
D.tedious