We need not feel ashamed of our failure. We may, _______, face it realistically and accept it optimistically.

A. thus B. otherwise

C. instead D. indeed

In times of trouble, _______ our spirits are low, telling our worries and fears to friends eases the stress.

A. when B. where C. which D. that

All his friends admire his creativity, for he always comes up with many _______ ideas in the discussions.

A. reliable B. specific

C. positive D. original

The representatives stand for the principle _______ every citizen has a say in their country’s future.

A. whether B. that C. what D. how

A(n) _____ dressed speaker is more likely to leave a pleasant impression on the audience.

A. appropriately B. informally

C. casually D. complexly

Making eye contact gives the interviewer the impression that you’re confident _______ you actually feel quite uncomfortable.

A. in case B. even though

C. only if D. now that

People depend on cars so much they forget to exercise their bodies and end up _______ various diseases.

A. having developed B. developed

C. developing D. to develop

According to the job advertisement, _____ will be given to the candidates with working experience.

A. presentation B. profession

C. preference D. protection

When the young man was shown the evidence, he ______ and told everything he had done to the police.

A. broke up B. broke away

C. broke off D. broke down

An expert says, “ I think it is unpredictable for nature. You don’t know what will happen but _________we are preparing.”

A. somehow B. somewhat C. anyhow D. someway