Choose the right words to complete the following sentences. (10%) A. suffer B. sensitive C. combination D. distinctive E. preference F. optimistic G. sacrifice H. characteristic I. stable J. thirst 1. What’s ___________________ about the French Revolution? 2. This concert of Chinese and Western instrumental ensemble shows the natural _____________________ of graceful Eastern and Western styles. 3. The applicants with working experiences would receive __________________ over those who have just graduated from universities. 4. Manufacturers need to be more _________________ to the needs of consumers. 5. With a sharp increase in population and the number of private cars, urban inhabitants have to live with the _____________________ noise of cities. 6. She began to __________________ a toothache after she had finished a pint of ice cream. 7. Anne is _____________________ that an agreement can be worked out soon. 8. After World War II, many countries began to regain a _________________ political environment. 9. The story is so fascinating that it makes you ____________________ for the next episode. 10. After the earthquake, many soldiers were ready to ________________ their lives to save people from the ruins.