8　The room is dim and quiet.

　　A tiny

　　B pleasant

　　C dark

　　D agreeable

　　9　The index is the governments chief gauge of future economic activity.

　　A measure

　　B opinion

　　C evaluation

　　D decision

　　10 Its 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

　　B recommended

　　C praised

　　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

　　參考答案：1. A2. B3. C4. C5. A6. A7. B8. C9. A10.B11. D12. A13. D14. C15. D