下面共有l5个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语画有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择l个与画线部分意义最相近的词或短语。请将答案涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
1、 The dentist has decided to extract her bad tooth.
A.take out
B.break off
C.push in
D.dig up
2、 The economy continued to exhibit signs of decline in September.
A.play
B.show
C.send
D.tell
3、 This table is strong and durable.
A.long-lasting
B.extensive
C.far-reaching
D.eternal
4、 He endured great pain before he finally expired.
A.fired
B.resigned
C.die
D.retreated
5、 The girl is gazing at herself in the mirror.
A.smiling
B.laughing
C.shouting
D.staring
6、 The index is the government's chief gauge of future economic activity
A.measure
B.opinion
C.method
D.decision
7、 It's sensible to start any exercise program gradually at first.
A.workable
B.reasonable
C.possible
D.available
8、 A lot of people could fall ill after drinking contaminated water.
A.boiled
B.polluted
C.mixed
D.sweetened
9、 You have to be patient if you want to sustain your position
A.maintain
B.better
C.acquire
D.support
10、 She stood there, trembling with fear.
A.jumping
B.crying
C.moving
D.shaking
11、 Medical facilities are being upgraded.
A.expanded
B.repaired
C.improved
D.transferred
12、 Rock climbing is hazardous.
A.interesting
B.dangerous
C.attractive
D.useful
13、 John is eligible for this job.
A.accepted
B.recommended
C.rejected
D.recommended
14、 In order to improve our standard of living, we have to accelerate production.
A.involve
B.decrease
C.speed up
D.give up
15、 Mary looked pale and weary.
A.worried
B.ugly
C.silly
D.exhausted