1 . In my opinion, John is _________ than stupid because it is the third time that he _________ in the dictation.

A．more lazy; has failed	B．lazier; has failed
C．more lazy; was failed	D．lazier; had failed

2 . As one of his ______ friends, I take it my responsibility ______ his positive changes in his behavior.

A．devoting; facilitating	B．devotion; to facilitate
C．devoted; facilitating	D．devoted; to facilitate

3 . ______ by the ______ news, he made up his mind to work as a doctor ______ people.

A．Inspired, encouraged, serving	B．Inspired, encouraging, served
C．Inspired, encouraged, served	D．Inspired, encouraging, serving

4 . Though ________ by gradual blindness, Alice was still ________ of writing compositions.

A．was affected; able

B．affected; capable

C．was influenced; capable

D．influenced; able

5 . On the first day of new term, we remained __________, waiting for our new teacher turning up.

A．seating

B．being seated

C．seated

D．seat

6 . __________ the twins waited all night outside the ward (病房), hoping to see their __________ father recover.

A．Worrying; injuring	B．Worrying; injured
C．Worried; injured	D．Worried; injuring

7 . The more words you are familiar with, ________ you will find it ________ the content and meaning of the article.

A．the more easy; to understand

B．the easier; to understand

C．the more easy; understanding

D．the easier; understanding

8 . —You remember last summer in the countryside?
—Of course! Especially the river ______ I learned to swim. It was both ______ and exciting.

A．which; scary

B．where; scared

C．which; scared

D．where; scary

9 . We are very________to Steve for all the good things that he has done for the company.

A．frank

B．sensitive

C．grateful

D．incredible

10 . ________ his mistakes takes a lot of courage, but he believes it is _______ it.

A．Admitting; worth	B．Admitting; worthwhile
C．Having admitted; worth	D．To admit; worthy