7. The Chinese, who began systematic astronomical and weather observations shortly after
the ancient Egyptians, were assiduous record-keepers. Because of this, they can claim
humanity’s longer continuous ___________ of natural events.
(A) defiance (B) domination (C) maintenance (D) documentation
9. In ___________ their winning approach, members of Taichung University’s team knew they
would not be able to rely on access to specialized component parts.
(A) dividing (B) devising (C) descending (D) defining