8. I can hardly 　　　　　(生存)on the wage I’m getting, there is no money for entertainment.

7. I’m rather 　　　　(怀疑的) about their so-called sympathy for the poor.

6. The 　　　(破坏) of the railway by the floods was a big loss for the country.

5. Your uncle is very g　　 　to buy you that car for your birthday.

4. His recent discoveries have added to his r　　 　in the field of science.

3. Bob is so d. He must have failed again.

2. Many beautiful fishes are fast d　　 　because of the severe pollution.

1. In Welsh, the red dragon on the flag is a positive symbol, i　 　strength and a sense of national identity.

5. sorrow　 A. [′səurəu]　 B. [′sɔrə]

C. [′sɔrɔ]　　 D. [′sɔrəu]

4. master　 A. [′ma:stə]　 B. [′mæstə:]

C. [′meistə]　 D. [′mestə]