controversial assess resolve decrease alter abandon indicate undermine compromise conventional 1. Studies _________ that children who often take part in cooperative programs benefit a lot more than other children. 2. They are such a(n) ___________ family — they must have been shocked when their son dyed (染) his hair pink. 3. Testing students by examinations has long been regarded as a reliable way to __________students' ability. 4. Many power stations have been modernized to give off less pollution, or they were moved further away from the living areas in order to __________ the damage. 5. Unemployment has come down slightly, but this does not ______ the fact that it is still a major problem. 6. Mr. Smith is not doing well; the doctor told us that several colds _______ his health. 7. The best way to deal with problems at home is to talk things out calmly and honestly and try to reach a(n) ____________ . 8. Darwin's theory of evolution remains ___________ partly because it challenges the religious belief that God created man. 9. It was reported the president had _________ to fight if war was necessary, even if it meant destroying his chances of re-election. 10. I had to __________ one of my email accounts as it was filled with junk mail.