2 . Communication technologies are far from equal when it comes to conveying the truth. The first study ________ honesty across a range of communication media has found that people are twice as likely to tell lies in phone conversations ________ they are in emails.

A．to compare; than	B．comparing; as
C．comparing; than	D．to compare; as

3 . To get its message ________, Reebok will boost its advertising budget this year to $220 million.

A．down

B．across

C．off

D．on

4 . The sleeve of my jacket (got) caught on the door handle and ________.

A．broken

B．crushed

C．ripped

D．crashed

5 . In life, we often come across situations that require us to confront immense difficulties head-on. It is during these moments that we must summon the courage to ________ pushing through adversity with unwavering determination.

A．bite your lip

B．bite the bullet

C．bite your tongue

D．bite back at

6 . The detective entered the dimly lit crime scene, ________ a flashlight and a comprehensive forensic kit (法医工具包), prepared to gather crucial evidence that could unveil the mystery and bring the perpetrator (犯罪者) to justice.

A．furnished with

B．installed with

C．armed with

D．celebrated with

7 . Established in 1964, The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of ________ Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.

A．Extinct

B．Warned

C．Deadly

D．Threatened

8 . Even the brief ________ from her memoirs that appeared in the newspaper reveals her humor and intellectual curiosity.

A．manuscript

B．excerpt

C．print

D．lyric

9 . She will ________ her research findings, backed by thorough analysis and extensive research at the conference next week, hoping to inspire fellow scholars with her innovative ideas.

A．offer

B．estimate

C．present

D．remark

10 . The key to unlocking kids’ ________ is to build a supportive learning environment and recognize their individuality and uniqueness.

A．fate

B．destiny

C．potential

D．secret