1 . Learning foreign languages calls for your memory, time, patience and emotions. _______,it is not a simple thing.

A．As a result

B．In conclusion

C．In general

D．After all

2 . Students should respect teachers and parents _______ just thinking for themselves.

A．beyond

B．besides

C．except

D．instead of

3 . Reading English loudly in the morning is good ____ your English study.

A．at

B．in

C．for

D．to

4 . The summer holiday is just ____ the corner. How do you plan to spend it?

A．at

B．around

C．on

D．in

5 . He is strict with himself in the work, so the manager ____ him a lot.

A．believes

B．believes on

C．believes in

D．believes with

6 . It’s not bad manners to play a trick ____ your friend on April Fool’s Day.

A．in

B．on

C．to

D．about

7 . The skier’s red clothes stood out clearly ______ the snow.

A．in

B．over

C．above

D．against

8 . ____ hands and knees Helen Thayer got the tent up.

A．In

B．At

C．With

D．On