9 We cannot permit such conduct.
A movement
B words
C principle
D behavior
10 She started to clean the kitchen.
A stopped
B began
C continued
D kept
11 John talked over the new job offer with his wife.
A discussed
B mentioned
C accepted
D rejected
12 I rarely wear a raincoat because I spend most of my time in a car.
A normally
B continuously
C seldom
D usually
13. We explored the possibility of closer trade links at the conference.
A rejected
B investigated
C proposed
D postponed
14 He often finds fault with my work.
A criticizes
B praises
C evaluates
D talks about
15 They agreed to settle， the dispute by peaceful means.
A complete
B determine
C untie
D solve
答案：1.A 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.D 10 B 11.A 12.C 1 3.B 14.A 15.D