Be _____we can' t expect an absolute freedom of expression.

A. confident            B. creative           C. grateful           D. reasonable

Sometimes people just believe what they see, ______the reality may be different.

A. as if                B. even though       C. since              D. unless

- The speaker is a tall man with glasses.

     - Then it_____ be Mr. Smith, who is short and thin.

A. wouldn't            B. won't             C. mustn't            D. can't

I have to see the doctor this afternoon because I ____ a lot lately.

A. have been coughing  B. had coughed        C. coughed           D. cough

- Why do you choose to work in a kindergarten?

     - Well, you know, dancing is my _____. So it is my best choice.

A. talent              B. ability             C. strength           D. skill

Still many Senior Three students haven't realized reading English newspapers _______of   great help to their English study.       

A. is                B. are               C. have been          D. had heen

If this bridge can't be repaired, ____ will mean no food will be transported to the flooded areas.

A. what       B. it                 C. as               D. which

In fact, I think it's very much nicer without the naughty boy, if you don't mind me ___ so.

A. say         B. to say             C. saying            D. to saying

_____the activities might seem childish, actually they require a lot of strength and determination.

A. Since       B. Although           C. Before        D. If

You needn't have apologized for your absence_______, it' s hardly your fault.

A. besides      B. therefore          C. however          D. meanwhile