He imagines that people don’t like him, _____ they do.
| A．and | B．then |
| C．so | D．but |
26．Nowadays people have to pass various tests for professional __________ so that they can be qualified for a well-paid job.
| A．certificates | B．permission | C．admission | D．Perseverance |
25．There is an obvious __________ between the cultures of the West and East.
| A．content | B．contrast | C．contract | D．Contact |
24．We have strong __________ for believing that the mine accident in Heilongjiang was due to the poor management.
| A．grounds | B．reason | C．cause | D．Purpose |
23．—Hey, dear! Guess what? I’ve got a pay rise!
—This ________ a celebration! Let’s go to sing karaoke tonight.
| A．calls for | B．works out | C．brings about | D．pays for |
22．I’m terribly sorry to turn you down this time, but I promise I will ________ to you next time.
| A．pick it up | B．make it up | C．turn it up | D．set it up |