______ I have made great progress in my spoken English, I can not express myself freely.
| A．In spite of | B．Even though | C．As though | D．Despite |
The teacher _____ that the pupils finish their compositions at once.
| A．described | B．desired | C．delighted | D．determined |
Miss Kate smiled at them all, _____ to say something, and went quietly out.
| A．looked | B．appeared | C．wished | D．hoped |
We may have dreams because we have needs that are _____ in our daily lives.
| A．unknown | B．undone | C．unborn | D．unmet |
The lower room was in darkness, but by _____ his way he found the bag.
| A．taking | B．feeling | C．pushing | D．making |
It was only when her sorrow that Tom looked at her.
| A．broke out | B．happened | C．took place | D．gave out |