8. I _____ the idea of becoming a circus performer and pursued a more serious career.(A) abandoned (
9. The farmers are happy because they had ________ crops this year.(A) instant (B) abundant (C) fert
10.After being lost in the mountains for two weeks, Tim was close to _________ when rescuers found h
12.If you’re visiting a different country, you’ll need some of the local _______. But, instead of ex
13.On our visit to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, the beautiful day afforded ________ views
14. “Old Bridge,” the stone bridge in Florence, Italy, announces its age through its name. It ______
15. When I was in Southeast Asia, I got stuck at a border because I used the wrong passport. I had n
16. High-tech online matchmaking may lead to various problems. For example, some users may lie in th
17. In the 20th century, arranged marriages based on age-old matchmaking system began to be despised
18. New technology makes it easier for us ________ with others and get information.(A) communicate (
19. The coat is _________ more expensive than the one we saw yesterday.(A) ever (B) much (C) such (D