Reading for fun means much to us and we _______ never tell where its influence stops.
A. must B. need C. can D. should
The mixture of his improved self-confidence and never-ending efforts is ________ lies behind his rapid progress in his study.
A. what B. that C. where D. which
Taking a gap year is a good chance for students to learn skills and gain life experience, ______ them an edge in the job market.
A. given B. to give C. giving D. having given
If you________ the failed experiences, you would not havemade such a mistake in your homework.
A. refer to B.have referred to
C. referred to D. had referred to
Humor, if ________ properly, will help us break the ice and gain affection of others in social communication.
A.using B.used C.to use D. to be used
— Do you have the time? I've got something to tell you.
— Ok, ______ you make your story short.
A. now that B. even if
C. so long as D. in case