8. In ancient times, people used large shells to ______ voices in open-air ceremonies so that their tribalmembers near and far could hear what was said.
(A) amplify (B) mobilize (C) penetrate (D) undermine
10. According to government regulations, if employees are unable to work because of a serious illness,they are ______ to take an extended sick leave.
(A) adapted (B) entitled (C) oriented (D) intimidated
7. In the Bermuda Triangle, a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, some airplanes and
ships were reported to have mysteriously disappeared without a _____.
(A) guide (B) trace (C) code (D) print
11. Instead of a gift, Tim’s grandmother always _____ some money in the birthday card she gave him.
(A) enclosed (B) installed (C) preserved (D) rewarded
12. While winning a gold _____ is what every Olympic athlete dreams of, it becomes meaningless if it is
achieved by cheating.
(A) signal (B) glory (C) medal (D) profit
15. Sherlock Holmes, a detective in a popular fiction series, has impressed readers with his amazing
powers of _____ and his knowledge of trivial facts.
(A) innocence (B) estimation (C) assurance (D) observation
2. As David finished the last drop of the delicious chicken soup, he licked his lips and gave out sounds of
______.
(A) contentment (B) dominance (C) explosion (D) affection
4. Watch out! The bench has just been painted. You can fan the wet paint if you want to ______ its drying.
(A) fasten (B) hasten (C) lengthen (D) strengthen
5. Warm milk ______ sleepiness. So if you have trouble falling asleep, try drinking some warm milk
before going to bed.
(A) conceals (B) recruits (C) absorbs (D) induces