During the last three decades, the number of people participating in physical fitness programs ___ sharply.

A.was increasing　　 B. has increased　　 C. had increased　　 D. will be increasing

When the group discussion is nearing its end, make sure to ____it with important points.

A.conclude　　　　 B. lead　　　　　　 C. avoid　　　　　　 D. hold

Eye doctors recommend that a child’s first eye exam ____at the age of six months old.

A.was　　　　　　 B. be　　　　　　　 C. were　　　　　　　 D. is

______how others react to the book you have just read creates an added pleasure.

A.Hearing　　　　 B. Hear　　　　 C. Having heard　　　　　 D. To be hearing

If we leave right away, ____we’ll arrive on time.

A. hopefully　　　 B. curiously　　　　 C. occasionally　　　 D. gradually

The children, ____ had played the whole day long, were worn out.

A.all of what　　　 B. all of which　　　 C. all of them　　　　 D. all of whom

As the world’s population continues to grow, the ___of food becomes more and more of a concern.

A. worth         B. supply          C. package         D. list

I ______ myself more-----it was a perfect day.

 shouldn’t have enjoyed             B. needn’t have enjoyed

C. wouldn’t have enjoyed              D. couldn’t have enjoyed

Mary worked here as a ____ secretary and ended up getting a full-time job with the company.

A. pessimistic     B. temporary     C. previous     D. cautious

 ——Hey, can I ask you a favor?

----Sure, _______

 Here you are   B. Just as I thought    C. How is it going?   D. What can I do for you?