In order to _____ the rising production costs, the subscription rates have been increased.
| A．add up to | B．look up to | C．cut short | D．keep up with |
It will be a big 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 big 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 ofsurveyed 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 programssharply.
| A． | was increasing | B． | has increased | C． | had increased | D． | will be increasing |