1 ) In decades, most women, like men, work from economic ________ and gain respect. A. necessity B. essence C. background D. requirement 2 ) At the piano concert, he gave a great performance, but he was very ________. A. humble B. lowly C. proud D. simple 3 ) Miss Melville could not resist the offer, although she knew it was ________ of her. A. worth B. unworthy C. worthy D. worthless 4 ) A recent survey shows that many marriages have come to ________ over lack of money. A. grieve B. grief C. sad D. unlucky 5 ) Friends described Jackson as a(n) _______, hard-working young man. A. earnest B. jealous C. careless D. heartless 6 ) According to the latest report, the glass wall ________ heat waves which has a bad impact on environment. A. mirrors B. absorbs C. reflects D. imitates 7 ) The little cat felt curious when she saw her own ________ in the mirror. A. picture B. portrait C. appearance D. reflection 8 ) A thought struck her. Was John ________ of her wealth, then? What would she do with him? A. jealous B. generous C. tolerant D. torment 9 ) Smoking and drinking ________ with your body’s ability to process oxygen and make you sick. A. refer B. interrupt C. interfere D. disturb 10 ) Flowers are chosen for their ________ as well as their look for the wedding. A. sniff B. scent C. essence D. nose