2 . Despite his once grand ambitions, he found himself ________ to doing odd jobs to make ends meet, humbled by the harsh realities of life.

A．reduced

B．instructed

C．pressured

D．admitted

3 . With each successful milestone achieved, it became clear that their strategic decisions were putting the company on the right ________ towards sustainable growth and profitability.

A．fitness

B．charity

C．infection

D．track

4 . The ________ technology allowed for more precise measurements and analysis, revolutionizing the field of scientific research.

A．instructive

B．advanced

C．accessible

D．overall

5 . Though ________ confidence, she decided to take a leap of faith and pursue her dreams, trusting that her determination would carry her through any obstacles that came her way.

A．lacking of

B．lacked

C．lacking

D．lack of

6 . The latest software update is now ________ for download, offering users a range of new features and improvements.

A．extra

B．available

C．attractive

D．clinical

7 . After a long day of sitting at the desk, it feels good to stand up and ________, relieving the tension in my muscles.

A．stretch

B．insert

C．delay

D．motivate

8 . The young bird began to ________ the seeds scattered across the ground, learning to sustain itself in its new environment.

A．look into

B．turn out

C．refer to

D．feed on

9 . With each passing year, he grew more ________, displaying a better understanding of the world around him.

A．mature

B．artificial

C．impressive

D．beneficial