________ had been done, the working efficiency of the employees still remained low.
| A．Though | B．Despite the fact that |
| C．Despite | D．Despite what |
He looked very confident and calm during the test, but he was extremely nervous.
| A．in trouble | B．in danger | C．in reality | D．in surprise |
Many people thought highly of what he said, but , I thought he just showed himself off.
| A．personally | B．generally | C．especially | D．specially |
Most of his mistakes _____ out of his nervousness, I am sure.
| A．rose | B．raised | C．arose | D．lifted |
None of us think it any good _____ a contract with such a dishonest boss.
| A．to sign | B．signing | C．signed | D．sign |
The most destructive element in the human mind is fear．Only when we are no longer afraid _______ to live．
| A．we are beginning | B．begin we |
| C．we begin | D．do we begin |