9 The index is the government’s chief gauge of future economic activity

　　A measure

　　B opinion

　　C evaluation

　　D decision

　　10 It’s prudent to start any exercise program gradually at first．

　　A workable

　　B sensible

　　C possible

　　D feasible

　　11 He is renowned for his skill.

　　A remembered

　　C praised

　　B recommended

　　D well-known

　　12 You have to be patient if you want to sustain your position．

　　A maintain

　　B establish

　　C acquire

　　D support

　　13 She stood there trembling with fear.

　　A jumping

　　B crying

　　C swaying

　　D shaking

　　14 Medical facilities are being upgraded．

　　A renewed

　　B repaired

　　C improved

　　D increased

　　15 Mary looked pale and weary．

　　A gloomy

　　B ugly

　　C silly

　　D exhausted