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. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A6. A 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. B11. D 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D