9 Although the arguments were rational， he was not convinced.

　　A sensitive B true

　　C reasonable D persuasive

　　10 All members of the association adhere to a strict code of practice.

　　A insist on B stick to

　　C depend on D add to

　　11 But ultimately he gave in.

　　A in the end B surely

　　C certainly D lately

　　12 With regard to future oil supplies， the situation is uncertain.

　　A Judging B Talking

　　C Concerning D Thinking

　　13 Mozart showed a particular aptitude for music when he was young

　　A talent B fondness

　　C affection D passion

　　14 They will cut back expenditure on unnecessary items

　　A stop B continue

　　C shorten D reduce

　　15 There is no reason why you shouldnt tell them beforehand that you are leaving

　　A in advance B ahead

　　C before long D early

　　答案：CAABD BADCB ACADA