8 The room is dim and quiet.
A tiny
B pleasant
C dark
D agreeable
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
参考答案：1. A2. B3. C4. C5. A6. A7. B8. C9. A10.B11. D12. A13. D14. C15. D