1 . Because many big animals like lions, tigers and elephants are decreasing in number rapidly, so nowadays in many countries, hunting ________.

A．is prohibited

B．was prohibited

C．is considered

D．is defended

2 . I hope that I will soon start to feel the benefits of regular exercise, and will become fitter and stronger. In the long term, I know it will be very good for me, and ________ all sorts of health problems that often occur in later life.

A．prevent

B．suffer

C．treat

D．show

4 . All his attention was ________ on one thing-how to solve the problem of water shortage

A．stress

B．delivered

C．paid

D．focused

6 . — How long can I ________ the book?
— For two weeks.

A．keep

B．borrow

C．lend

D．buy

7 . I have only one key to the door, Jane. Remember not to ________ it in the house.

A．leave

B．forget

C．lend

D．stay

9 . — What beautiful shoes you’re wearing! They must be expensive.
— No, they only ________ 10 yuan.

A．spent

B．took

C．paid

D．cost

10 . When Mary was young, she_____ the room with her sister.

A．took

B．shared

C．made

D．spared