Section B Directions: choose appropriate words from the box below to complete the sentences. Write down the corresponding letters. 1. The doctor’s discovery will have a(n) __________ influence on mankind. 2. She was overwhelmed with __________ when she heard that he had been given a promotion. 3. When you learn a second language you have many difficulties to __________. 4. If you keep practicing, you might __________ become a good dancer. 5. She asked us all what we thought of her new hairstyle, but she was only looking for __________. 6. The amount of water in the pond will __________ as the dry season continues. 7. Mary’s comforting words provided the __________ I needed. 8. They are worried that their decision might prove to be __________ to the future of the company. 9. When a person has an infectious disease, he is usually __________ from other people. 10. Throughout his speech, he __________ the seriousness of the situation. A. jealousy B. isolated C. overcome D. profound E. reassurance F. accented G. compliments H. eventually I. detrimental J. diminish