1 . The negotiations have been _________ in a positive manner.

A．digested

B．blocked

C．conducted

D．narrowed

2 . You don’t need any special skills for this job, just plain _________ sense.

A．domestic

B．normal

C．common

D．average

3 . Nature has always been a ______ of inspiration for poets and writers throughout history.

A．source

B．shelter

C．barrier

D．background

4 . We had to ______ on the location for our vacation to end the discussion and make everyone happy.

A．memorize

B．compromise

C．suspect

D．destroy

5 . Chinese EV-makers are investing in new features to connect their EVs (Electric vehicles) to phones and home appliances in ______ is being called a “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem.

A．that

B．where

C．when

D．what

6 . As a symbol of Chinese history, the Palace Museum ________ the cultural memory of the country.

A．preserves

B．prevents

C．acquires

D．declares

7 . He is a determined and________ boy. I am sure he can overcome the difficulties.

A．strong-will

B．strong-willing

C．strong-willed

D．strong will

8 . We will ________ restoration and reconstruction of the area after the disaster, including transportation, communications and water supply.

A．accommodate

B．accumulate

C．accelerate

D．accustom

9 . To our ______, grandpa’s illness didn’t prove to be as serious as we had thought.

A．desire

B．sorrow

C．relief

D．regret

10 . On discovering that Morrie ____ by a severe illness, Mitch starts visiting him at his house on Tuesdays.

A．is weakened

B．is weakening

C．is being weakened

D．has weakened