14. A. therefore B. instead C. otherwise D. besides
13. A. hole B. pond C. shadow D. platform
12. A. manage B. save C. fix D. waste
11. A. desperate B. rigid C. aggressive D. merciful
9. A. modesty B. happiness C. honesty D. reputation
10 A. springs B. spins C. sinks D. breaks
8. A. comforts B. persuades C. drives D. shows
7. A. before B. because C. until D. as
6. A. living with B. competing with C. meeting with D. playing with
5. A. restrictions B. preferences C. opportunities D. demands
4. A. preserve B. decide C. assume D. cast