 Fill in the blanks with the expressions given below. Change the form where necessary. Each expression can be used only once. in spite of; hold back; at one’s best; in the interest of; keep one’s focus on; be rooted in; fade away; reckon with 1. As you strive to _________ the present moment, you can experience the full wonder of the beautiful scenery. 2. _________ numerous defeats, they still had plenty of fight left in them. 3. We must _________ all possible difficulties when we are considering the cost of the contract. 4. You’ll find him a bit disappointing at first. He only comes out_________ when he’s drunk. 5. Both believe that normalization of Sino-American relations is not only _________ the Chinese and American peoples but also contributes to the cause of peace in Asia and the world. 6. It is always futile to try to _________ the progress of history. 7. The group consciousness _________ Japanese ideology and has great influence on their behavior. 8. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will _________.