1 . The charity, noted for its ______ programs, leaned towards funding projects aiming to reduce poverty and inequality in rural areas, ensuring the benefits reached the most ______ communities.

A．empathy-oriented; charitable	B．empathy-oriented; established
C．justice-oriented; demanding	D．justice-oriented; needy

2 . The past century’s struggles for gender equality have highlighted the ______ problem of gender discrimination that affects many aspects of daily life.

A．confusing

B．conflicting

C．perpetual

D．financial

3 . The basketball coach’s course is known for its ______ training, as he pushes his players to their limits to achieve maximum performance.

A．humble

B．intense

C．random

D．undying

4 . I wear a bright orange jacket while bicycling because it makes me highly ________ to car drivers.

A．vigorous

B．vital

C．visible

D．visual

5 . These characteristics contrast with the ________ characteristics that are typically assigned to women, such as being more caring and kind-hearted.

A．impressive

B．oppressive

C．expressive

D．permissive

7 . I am not ________ with my roommate but I have to share the room with her because I have nowhere else to live.

A．consistent

B．competent

C．compatible

D．comprehensible

8 . Despite what you may think, most companies with conscience are ________ to people who cannot afford repayments.

A．enthusiastic

B．mean

C．mechanical

D．sympathetic

9 . His sister was too ________ to look at the scene of the accident, so they both stayed at home, waiting for the policemen to come.

A．desperate

B．scared

C．intense

D．neutral