I. Fill in the blank in each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb. ( 1*10=10 points ) 1. I will carry out her instructions ______ the best of my ability. 2. We should focus on removing the obstacles that get ______ the way of our decision. 3. Each proposal needs to be considered ______ its own merits. 4. Her plan is in line______ my idea that we can make full use of the holiday. 5. She took ______ journalism, which was against her parents’ wishes. 6. It took me a long time to take______ what she was saying. 7. She always kept the picture of her mother close______ hand. 8. The protection of trademark in our country is limited ______ 30 years. 9. I’m counting on you to support me, so don’t let me ______. 10. He made excuses______ leaving early that his wife was ill yesterday.