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. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A6. A 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. B11. D 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D