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
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