1 . It was in 2010 that he decided to q________ his job and started his own company. To his excitement, it turned out to be a great success. (根据首字母单词拼写)

2 . Advancements in DNA technology have helped authorities to ________(确定) a great number of s_______ involved in the crimes. (根据提示单词拼写)

3 . In sports competitions, a lot of players used to take steroids (兴奋剂) to e_________ their performance, which is banned in all major games. (根据首字母单词拼写)

4 . The rising cost of labor makes it harder to h________ workers at a profitable price so a lot of manufacturers are moving the factories to cheaper places. (根据首字母单词拼写)

5 . To s________ the economy, the United States has initiated an infrastructure (基础设施) program with a budget of 2 trillion dollars. (根据首字母单词拼写)

6 . It was his spirit that encouraged every one of us to p________ with the unfinished cause of poverty elimination(贫困消除). (根据首字母单词拼写)

7 . This is a movie with splendid special effects and thought-provoking story that will never fail to e__________ both your eyes and mind. (根据首字母单词拼写)

8 . Because I had not studied for some years, it was difficult trying to ________ the threads again. (用pick的短语填空)

9 . The city council spent a lot of money to ___________ (take action to save or protect sth. from damage or decay) the old castle. (根据英文提示单词拼写)

10 . In order to e______(减轻) pain, Mr. Smith took the medicine the doctor gave him. (根据中英文提示填空)