There is still much to discuss. We shall, ______, return to this at our next meeting.
| A．so | B．however |
| C．because | D．Therefore |
It isn't so much whether he works hard; the question is whether he works _____.
| A．above all | B．in all | C．at all | D．after all |
Expected noises are usually more _____ than unexpected ones of the like magnitude.
| A．manageable | B．controllable |
| C．tolerable | D．perceivable |
Experts say walking is one of the best ways for a person to _____ healthy.
| A．preserve | B．stay | C．maintain | D．reserve |
Jack almost fell off the cliff, but managed to _____ until help came.
| A．keep on | B．catch on | C．count on | D．hang on |
The storm sweeping over this area now is sure to cause _____ of vegetables in the coming days.
| A．rarity | B．scarcity | C．invalidity | D．variety |