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As more states require high school students to pass competence exams before graduating, evidence suggests that cheating among students is _ 1 _ the rise. Many educators are concerned _ 2 _ dishonest behavior among examinees, and have _ 3 _ a number of campaign to control cheating. In spite of their efforts, however, cheating seems to be increasingly _ 4 _ among students in both high schools and universities. Numerous arguments have been made about the cause of this widespread problem. Some experts believe it is _ 5 _ to changes in American society as a whole since, _ 6 _ earlier times, modern America is largely a nation of strangers. _ 7 _ , moral values are not taught or reinforced as they were in “the good old days”. Many educators feel that as students gain confidence _ 8 _ themselves and their abilities, they are _ 9 _ likely to cheat. Surprisingly, some efforts to prevent cheating may actually _ 10 _ cheating.

1. A. in                  B. at                 C. on                 D. to

2. A. about               B. for                C. to                  D. in

3. A. carried              B. began              C. formed             D. launched

4. A. contagious           B. appeared           C. showed             D. found

5. A. focused             B. bound              C. linked              D. contrary

6. A. Like                B. Unlike             C. As                D. At

7. A. But                B. Nevertheless        C. Because            D. Additionally

8. A. to                  B. in                 C. for                 D. at

9. A. more                B. much              C. less                D. most

10. A. encourage            B. discourage          C. approve            D. disapprove