1.“Thanks” is a(n) _______ commonly used to express one's gratitude to someone for something he has done for you.

A. word    B. idiom   C. expression   D. phrase

2.  I don't suppose he is ______ to come to our help when we get into trouble.

A. maybe    B. possible   C. likely   D. probable

3.  Her acting skills are ______ those of the world famous actress,.

A. closely to    B. approaching   C. improving   D. getting near

4.  Afraid ______ face before his students, the teacher refused ______ that he was in the wrong.

A. to lose; to admit   B. of losing; admitting  C. of losing; to admit  D. to lose; admitting

5.  _____ English learners, we should not only be able to understand the meanings expressed by the language itself but also ______ expressed by postures, gestures and facial expressions.

A. Like; that   B. As; those   C. Like; those   D. As; that