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

A．proved

B．measured

C．supported

D．exchanged

2 . Instead of taking the ______ for their drinks as closely guarded business secrets, Heytea, China’s new style tea originator, ______ the ingredients of its beverages to the public.

A．formulas; sold

B．receipts; exposed

C．recipes; revealed

D．catalogs; unmasked

3 . 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

4 . ______ 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

5 . The heroic idea that ______ qualities such as excellence, generosity, courage, loyalty and dignity is highly valued and modeled.

A．embraces

B．identifies

C．examines

D．criticizes

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

A．extend

B．target

C．overcome

D．obtain

8 . A cut-off of the power ______ will last two hours due to routine maintenance (日常维护).

A．supply

B．electricity

C．permission

D．chain

9 . If the weather conditions worsen, we may need to adjust our travel plans.

A．our travel plans may require examination	B．our travel plans may need to be cancelled
C．we are likely to stay as originally planned	D．we might need to make changes to our travel plans

10 . With effective time management, John successfully balanced his work and personal life.

A．poorly handling his work	B．messily planning his time
C．skillfully organizing his schedule	D．efficiently enhancing his performance