9. A. courage B. time

C. energy D. phone

10. A. theory B. business

C. routine D. project

11. A. some risks B. a lot less

C. some notes D. a lot more

12. A. old B. nervous

C. weak D. tired

13. A. closely B. quickly

C. privately D. quietly

14. A. age B. speed

C. distance D. school

15. A. worry B. hesitate

C. think D. quarrel

16. A. singing B. working

C. bargaining D. learning

17. A. if B. and

C. but D. before

18. A. tiresome B. hard

C. interesting D. easy

19. A. blamed B. amazed

C. interrupted D. informed