1 . After public figure’s explanation, we thought we had figured it out, but when he asked us how to keep our figures, all of us didn’t figure out its answer.

A．人物；认为；数字；计算出	B．身材；解决；人物；认定
C．人物；听清楚、领会；身材；解决	D．人物；认定；身材；推算

3 . The researcher’s use of real-world examples and case studies effectively ________ the complex concepts presented in the paper.

A．articulates

B．clarifies

C．illustrates

D．simplifies

4 . The company’s reputation for quality and reliability was built over many years of ________ high standards in all its products and services.

A．confirming

B．continuing

C．maintaining

D．performing

5 . Jane ______ by intimate friends at the cozy cafe, the atmosphere was relaxed as the conversation ______ freely among them, filled with laughter and shared stories.

A．was surrounded; tumbled	B．was surrounded; progressed
C．surrounded; flowed	D．surrounded; floated

6 . __________ by similar news of tragic events, we are supposed to embark on correcting our faults and get back to track.

A．Issued

B．Overwhelmed

C．Collapsed

D．Confused

7 . She spent about three years ____________ hundreds of medical books and eventually identified the vital clue.

A．referring

B．examining

C．illustrating

D．encountering

8 . The team decided to ________ the new project despite initial doubts, demonstrating their commitment to innovation. With collective effort and determination, they successfully brought the project to fruition, proving their decision was wise.

A．back

B．deny

C．offer

D．enhance

9 . Peter immersed himself in learning day in and day out. As__________, he was admitted into a key university eventually.

A．astonished

B．anticipated

C．advertised

D．arisen