1 . This study helps to _________ the urgent need to better manage patients so they survive longer following their diagnosis.

A．emerge

B．highlight

C．weaken

D．outperform

6 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. employed             B. stretches             C. vehicle                    D. highlights          E. escaped F. produce                 G. recreation            H. recognition             I. perfect               J. thrived K. decline

1. I’ll have to work really long hours and be away from my family for long________ of time, but, on the flip side, I’ll get the opportunity to travel around the world.
2. One of the best ways to________ your English is to live in a country where it’s spoken because you will be constantly immersed in the language and have ample opportunities to practice in real-life situations.
3. Fresher and more nutritious than imported food, local________ often goes to waste because people mistakenly assume that imported food is of higher quality, which harms local farmers who struggle to make a living.
4. Although the company had made significant investments in new technology, which were expected to increase profits, it reported a small________ in its profits, causing concern among its shareholders.
5. Due to the fierce resistance of the protesters who had occupied the building, the police finally________ force including tear gas to forcefully enter the building and arrest them.
6. The play, with its complex characters and intricate plot, is an ideal________ for her many talents, including her ability to portray a wide range of emotions and capture the audience’s attention with her commanding stage presence.
7. There is increasing________ of the complexity of the causes of poverty, which suggests that addressing poverty requires an approach that takes into account various factors such as economic, social, and political issues.
8. One of the________ of the trip, in addition to trying all the delicious French cuisine, was seeing the Eiffel Tower, which is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
9. With the aim of promoting a healthy lifestyle among students, our new campus boasts excellent facilities for sport and________, such as a fully-equipped fitness center, a tennis court, and a running track.
10. Although the typhoon was approaching, Shanghai narrowly________ it this time due to the change of its path, which could have caused severe damage to the city.

10 . 直到你来到壮丽的山巅, 你才会发现这次旅行的亮点。(倒装句)
________ mountain peak ________of the trip.