In the good care of the nurses, the boy is ______ recovering from his heart operation.

A. quietly          B. actually         C. practically          D. gradually

__________, the pay isn’t attractive enough, though the job itself is quite interesting.

A. Generally speaking   B. On the contrary  C. In particular    D. To be honest

－ Do you want another drink?

 － __________.

A.  I don’t think so. B. No way       C. Not at all       D. I wouldn’t say no

Practisig Chinese kung fu can not only ________ one’s strength, but also develop one’s character.

A. bring up             B. take up      C. build up         D. pull up

John is very __________. －if he promises to do something he’ll do it.

A. independent      B. confident        C. reliable     D. flexible

I have reached a point in my life ______ I am supposed to make decisions of my own.

A. which                B. where            C. how          D. why

The doctor recommended that you          swim after eating a large meal.

A  wouldn't    B couldn't     C needn't     D shouldn't 

－Is there any possibility ______ you could pick me up at the airport?

－No problem.

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

The good thing about children is that they _______ very easily to new environments.

A. adapt            B. appeal               C. attach               D. apply

It took ______ building supplies to construct these energy-saving houses. It took brains, too.

A. other than       B. more than            C. rather than      D. less than