1 . Usually, blood pressure and heart rate should be ______ before treatment.

A．proved

B．measured

C．supported

D．exchanged

2 . To ______ my point that traditional Chinese culture is growing increasingly popular among young people, let me cite the sales figures of horse-face skirts and traditional hairpins.

A．elaborate

B．interpret

C．illustrate

D．examine

3 . It’s beyond doubt that this special experience will ________ teenagers’ faith in themselves.

A．symbolize

B．strengthen

C．recognize

D．enterprise

5 . ______ by the work pressure, he has been experiencing serious physical symptoms of stress and had to turn to a therapist for help.

A．Overwhelmed

B．Disappointed

C．Frustrated

D．Shocked

6 . Museums provide detailed information for cultural relics to help visitors ________ these items with the ancient societies they came from.

A．associate

B．take

C．restore

D．discover

7 . In the field of digital art, artists must polish their skills continuously to ________ each piece to ensure it meets the high standards of modern aesthetics.

A．craft

B．recall

C．preserve

D．collect

8 . To ________ one’s confidence in social interactions, it’s crucial to ________ praise sincerely rather than ignoring them.

A．boost; acknowledge

B．express; win

C．gain; give

D．share; refuse

9 . To ________ something means to get it or achieve it by making an effort.

A．extend

B．target

C．overcome

D．obtain

10 . Her parents bought her a new computer, which immediately _______ her mood and brought a smile to her face.

A．lifted

B．suited

C．reflected

D．controlled