9 Their parents once lived under very severe conditions.
A sound B hard
C strict D tight
10 Michael is now merely a good friend.
A largely B barely
C just D rarely
11 Have you talked to her lately?
A lastly B finally
C shortly D recently
12 While we dont agree， we continue to be friends.
A Because B Where
C Although D Whatever
13 You should take into consideration the fact that we have been very busy recently.
A thought B account
C mind D brain
14 You must shine your shoes.
A polish B clear
C wash D mend
15 The policeman wrote down all the particulars of the accident.
A secrets B details
C benefits D words
查看答案：1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. C11. D 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B