During the last three decades, the number of people participating in physical fitness programs ______ sharply.

A was increasing      B. has increased     C. had increased     D. will be increasing

 When the group discussion is nearing its end, make sure to _____ it with important point.

A. conclude               B. lead                   C. avoid                 D. hold

 Eye doctors recommend that a child’s first eye exam _____ at the age of six months old.

A. was                      B. be                     C. were                 D. is

 _______ how others react to the book you have just read creates an added pleasure.

A. Hearing                 B. Hear                  C. Having heard      D. To be hearing

 If we leave right away, ______, we’ll arrive on time.

A. hopefully               B. curiously           C. occasionally       D. gradually

 The children, ______ had played the whole day long, were worn out.

A all of what              B. all of which        C. all of them         D. all of whom

 As the world’s population continues to grow, the ______ of food becomes more and more of a concern.

A. worth                   B. supply             C. package             D. list

 I ______ myself more ---- it was a perfect day.

A. shouldn’t have enjoyed                        B. needn’t have enjoyed

C. wouldn’t have enjoyed                        D. couldn’t have enjoyed

 Mary worked here as a ______ secretary and ended up getting a full-time job with the company.

A. pessimistic            B. temporary          C. previous            D. cautious

---- Hey, can I ask you a favor?

---- Sure, _________ .

A. here you are                                       B. just as I thought

C. how is it going                                   D. what can I do for you?