If what your friend comes up with surprises you, don't reject it immediately．________ , imagine that it is true．

A．Thus

B．Besides

C．Rather

D．Otherwise

Bears ________ fat stores throughout the summer and fall to have enough energy to last them through their sleep．

A．pack up

B．build up

C．bring up

D．take up

The only way to succeed at the highest level is to have total belief ________ you are better than anyone else on the sports field．

A．how

B．that

C．which

D．whether

People develop ________ preference for a particular style of learning at ________ early age and these preferences affect learning．

A．a; an

B．a; 不填

C．不填; the

D．the; an

It will be a great help if you go to the store and get what we need for dinner．________, I'll set the table．

A．As a result

B．On the whole

C．In the meanwhile

D．As a matter of fact

The museum will open in the spring with an exhibition and a viewing platform ________ visitors can watch the bid glasshouses being built．

A．what

B．where

C．when

D．why

A good listener takes part in the conversation, ________ ideas and raising questions to keep the talk flowing．

A．realizing

B．copying

C．offering

D．misunderstanding

Half of ________ surveyed in 16 countries say they go first to their closest friend to share their deepest wishes and darkest fears．

A．these

B．some

C．ones

D．those

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