9 Mary had sold her bike， taken a driving test and bought a car.
A examination
B quiz
C exercise
D check
10 We have to think very carefully before we take any action， because its a very serious situation we have encountered.
A ideal
B favourable
C good
D severe
11 Its tough looking for a job these days.
A different
B digital
C difficult
D direct
12 I wonder who first conceived the idea of cutting a hole in the door.
A thought of
B came on
C gave up
D handed out
13 John talked over the new job with his wife.
A discussed
B mentioned
C accepted
D rejected
14 Tom is still full of beans at 70.
A courageous
B kind
C energetic
D single
15 It took me a whole hour to solve the problem.
A work at
B work on
C work out
D work over
参考答案：1A 2A 3C 4 D 5 A 6B 7D 8C 9A 10D 11C 12A 13A 14C 15C