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 |
He has called several times this morning; _____ there is something very important.
| A．really | B．obviously | C．especially | D．actually |
Because of the rise of sea level, some islands will disappear. _____ people of certain countries will have to look for new places to live.
| A．Otherwise | B．Yet | C．Thus | D．Though |
I know I should _____ on fat, but knowing such things is not much help when it comes to shopping and eating.
| A．cut up | B．cut in | C．cut down | D．cut off |
— Do you know why the teacher asks for me ?
— He wants you to _____ your absence last night.
| A．account for | B．call for | C．send for | D．reach for |
The place which _____ the beautiful scenery with the comfortable hot spring baths makes 
stay there most enjoyable.
| A．compares | B．combines | C．competes | D．connects |