1 . 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

2 . My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.

A．Therefore	B．Otherwise
C．Meanwhile	D．Nevertheless

3 . It’s our hope that we will play a greater role in the market place and, ________, supply more jobs.

A．however	B．anywhere
C．therefore	D．otherwise

4 . The food ran out early, but __________ the party was a success according to the guests present that evening.

A．therefore

B．meanwhile

C．otherwise

D．however

5 . The hurricane damaged many houses and business buildings; ___________, it caused 20 deaths.

A．or else

B．therefore

C．after all

D．besides

6 . Jim went to answer the phone.________，Harry started to prepare lunch.

A．However	B．Nevertheless
C．Besides	D．Meanwhile

7 . If what your friend comes up with surprise you, don’t reject it immediately. ________, imagine that it is true.

A．Thus

B．Besides

C．Rather

D．Otherwise