9 The solid facts he provided in his speech left a deep impression on his audience.
A strong
B entire
C reliable
D hard
10 I will try not to take up too much of your time.
A devise
B miss
C occupy
D catch
11 My sister has a talent for music.
A interest
B limitation
C dream
D gift
12 The city was literally destroyed.
A obviously
B eventually
C actually
D likely
13 It is very late; hence you must go to bed.
A from now on
B later
C elsewhere
D thus
14 This book embraces many subjects.
A adopts
B covers
C presses
D accepts
15 He is sure of a house-building boom after the new investment policies are put into practice.
A decrease
B increase
C influence
D preparation
答案：1. A 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. A6. B 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. C11. D 12. C 13. D 14. B 15. B