unit 3 1、We don’t know why so many people in that region like to wear dresses of such ______ colors. A） low B） humble C） mild D） dull 2、 The ______ that exists among nations could certainly be ended if misunderstanding and mistrust were removed. A） tension B） strain C） stress D） intensity 3、Some research workers completely ______ all those facts as though they never existed. A） ignore B） leave C） refuse D） miss 4、The most basic reason why dialects should be preserved is that language helps to ______ a culture. A） retain B） relate C） remark D） review 5、Mass advertising helped to _______ the emphasis from the pro-duction of goods to their consumption. A） vary B） shift C） lay D） moderate 6、Because of his excellent administration, people lived in peace and _____ and all previously neglected matters were taken care of. A） elegance B） contest C） consent D） content 7、Showing some sense of humor can be a（n） _______ way to deal with some stressful situation. A） effective B） efficient C） favorable D） favorite 8、The mayor ______ the police officer a medal of honor for his heroic deed in rescuing the earthquake victims. A） rewarded B） awarded C） credited D） prized 9、I was so __________ in today’s history lesson. I didn’t under-stand anything. A） confused B） neglected C） amused D） amazed