阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Drama (戏剧) and the performing arts are excellent methods of building confidence in children and adults alike. Learning through drama allows children to __  __ their creativity and have fun while leaving their ___  ___ and worries behind. Drama also works by supporting the growth of imagination and other skills.
Entertainment has become rather passive (被动的) with ___  ___，television and video games becoming more popular. These screen-based methods have had a ____  ____ effect on communication. They prevent children communicating with others. ____  ___ ，drama puts the children enthusiastic about communication back into entertainment. Children have the opportunity to ____  ____ with others in a more meaningful way ____  ____ drama encourages speech development，awareness of body language and allows children to become more ___  ___  aware.
Play and drama are closely linked. When children play a game, they are using their __  ___  and so are moving away from reality to ____  ___  their own story. Drama is a vehicle ___  ___  which children can express themselves more freely to make education fun.
Children gain __  ___  by understanding that there is no final answer in drama and that their opinion and contribution are valued. They are able to ____  __to many issues and situations such as poverty, recycling and global warming. Drama and ___  __have a strong link as drama can ___  ____   children to take an active interest in other subjects such as geography, history and English and so they can ____  ____ a more rounded education.
As a drama teacher, I have witnessed a child at his first class holding on to his parent's arm— ____  __to let go. Then to see the same child running into my class with a smile is an ____  ____  sight. Drama installs confidence in children by allowing them to improvise(即兴创作) and experiment. Everyone is given the opportunity to shine ___  ____  drama. Besides learning the history of the theatre, drama ___  ___  dance, music, and directing，etc. These classes are especially designed to be of great fun.

A．express B．expose C．experience D．explore

A．depression B．happiness C．shyness D．sadness

A．cinema B．radio C．media D．drama

A．positive B．negative C．sensitive D．subjective

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

A．compare B．discuss C．connect D．compete

A．though B．as C．if D．before

A．mentally B．physically C．emotionally D．socially

A．determination B．consideration C．communication D．imagination

A．create B．tell C．read D．believe

A．through B．beyond C．across D．for

A．success B．inspiration C．admiration D．confidence

A．stick B．turn C．respond D．reply

A．language B．education C．profession D．entertainment

A．persuade B．require C．encourage D．train

A．obtain B．continue C．provide D．give

A．tired B．unwilling C．sorry D．pleased

A．ordinary B．excellent C．odd D．imaginary

A．over B．above C．after D．within

A．possesses B．applies C．covers D．links