As we grow up, it always _______ that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place.
| A．suggests | B．promises | C．requires | D．seems |
While typing, Helen has a habit of stopping ______ to give her long and flowing hair a smooth.
| A．now and then | B．over and over | C．up and down | D．here and there |
In order to ______ his muscle, Mike goes to the gym regularly to do exercise.
| A．sharpen | B．brighten | C．strengthen | D．deepen |
You were my ______ when I was weak; you were my voice when I couldn’t speak.
| A．ability | B．strength | C．energy | D．force |
---I bet you will go on a trip after graduation.
---______. I can’t wait!
| A．Surely I will | B．Go ahead | C．Take it easy | D．My pleasure |
Cole Bettles ______ by a number of universities when he received an e-mail from the University of California last month.
| A．had been rejected | B．has been rejected | C．has rejected | D．was rejecting |