1 . I will brand my golden stay in Paris on my heart__________ I led a happy and fruitful life.

A．where

B．when

C．while

D．which

2 . Soon after, young Chinese modern dancers began to __________on the world stage with their unique style.

A．emerge

B．employ

C．enhance

D．evaluate

3 . I would be the last to__________ to answer the teacher’s question as I did not review my lessons well.

A．pretend

B．attempt

C．associate

D．torture

4 . Because of the inspiring speech, the employees were motivated to improve their performance.

A．the employees were encouraged to enhance their output

B．the employees were asked to raise their work standards

C．the employees failed to give a good performance

D．the employees tried to have a pay rise

5 . As a freelancer, Peter enjoyed the flexibility of his occupation, allowing him to create his own work schedule.

A．his timetable was taken up

B．his accomplishments were appreciated

C．his work restricted his creativity to narrow limits

D．his job gave him the freedom to make his own working plan

6 . Though the exam was challenging, she performed well with a decent understanding of the subject.

A．she struggled on account of financial hardships

B．she succeeded owing to her innovative approach

C．she did a good job because she knew the subject quite well

D．she failed the test due to a weak understanding of the subject.

7 . Before a test, reviewing your notes is important.

A．it’s vital to communicate effectively	B．it’s important to go through your notes
C．it’s crucial to understand the instructions	D．it’s harmful to take the test with your notes

8 . By practicing mindfulness, individuals can reduce stress and improve well-being.

A．they will become careless	B．they will lose focus easily
C．they can improve their concentration	D．they can enhance their overall health

9 . Although it was a difficult task, they were willing to accept the responsibility.

A．they were interested in the task	B．they enjoyed facing the challenge
C．they were ready to shoulder the task	D．they avoided taking on the demanding role

10 . After they finish the survey, they will determine the preferences of the customers.

A．they will find out how customers shop

B．they will figure out what customers like

C．grasping what customers enjoy won’t come easily to them

D．understanding what customers favor will be beyond their reach