9 It is laid down in the regulations that all members must carry their membership cards at all times.
A suggested B warned
C stated D described
10 The council meeting terminated at 2 oclock.
A began B continued
C ended D resumed
11 A red flag was placed there as a token of danger.
A sign B substitute
C proof D target
12 However bad the situation is， the majority is unwilling to risk change.
A reluctant B eager
C pleased D angry
13 It has been said that the Acts provided a new course of action and did not merely regulate or enlarge an old one.
A manage B control
C revise D outset
14 The secretary is expected to explore ideas for post-war reconstruction of the area
A deny B investigate
C stress D create
15 The steadily rising cost of labor on the waterfront has greatly increased the cost of shipping cargo by water.
A gradually B suddenly
C excessively D exceptionally
参考答案：1. A 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. D6. D 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. C11. A 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. A