B. Cross out the inappropriate or unidiomatic choices in reference to the Chinese clues. Refer to a dictionary if needed.1) Her cute puppy started barking loudly to ___ (表现) his fear.

A. show
B. express
C. appear
D. demonstrate

He has ___ (保持) his unique taste for more than ten years, which was sharply criticized by people in the vogue field.

A. kept
B. preserved
C. maintained
D. remained

The local government spares no efforts to ___ (促进) eco-tourism.

A. progress
B. boost
C. develop
D. propel

The shortage of fuels ___ (导致) the need for an economical engine.

A. generates
B. incurs
C. results in
D. gives rise to

Recent research ___ (证明) that Jackson’s theory of economic development is flawed.

A. tested
B. certified
C. demonstrated
D. confirmed

The writer of the article ___ (阐明) his opinion very clearly and reasonably.

A. exposed
B. clarified
C. illustrated
D. expounded

There are several ways to avoid the probability of serious pest attacks, or at least ___(降低) their impact.

A. diminish
B. lessen
C. relieve
D. degrade

This area has ___ (获得) little attention from researchers at home.

A. captured
B. invited
C. reached
D. aroused

Finish the exercises on strong “verb + noun” constructions and their use in context.A. Underline the appropriate verbs for the nouns, as is shown in the model. Refer to a dictionary if needed.Model:犯错 to do/make a mistake1) 犯罪 to_______ a crime (offend/commit)2) 学习知识 to_______ knowledge (learn/acquire)3) 获得经验 to _____experience (gain/earn)4) 达到目的 to _______an aim (achieve/reach)5) 未通过考试 to____ an examination (lose/ fail)6) 闯红灯 to _____a red light (jump/rush)7) 抓紧时间 to ______________hold of time (make full use of/catch)8) 养成坏习惯 to_____ a bad habit (cultivate/form)