Passage 10

    Rumor is the most ___1___ way of spreading stories¡ªby passing them on from mouth ___2___ mouth. But civilized countries in normal times have better ___3___ of news than rumor. They have radio, television, and newspapers. In times of stress and ___4___, however, rumor emerges and becomes widespread. At such ___5___ the different kinds of news are in competition, the press, television, and radio versus the grapevine. Especially ___6___ rumors spread when war requires censorship (Éó²é£¬¼ì²é) on many important matters. The customary news sources no longer ___7___ enough information. Since the people cannot learn ___8___ legitimate (ºÏ·¨µÄ£¬Õý¹æµÄ) channels all that they are anxious to learn, they pick up ¡°news¡± ___9___ they can and when this ___10___, rumor thrives.

    1. A. primitive B. important C. impossible D. outstanding

    2. A. till B. to C. for D. byª¤

    3. A. means B. ways C. sources D. resource

    4. A. confusion B. peace C. prosperity D. worried

    5. A. time B the times C times D the time

    6. A. do B. did C. are D. were

    7. A. give up B. give off C. give out D. send offª¤

    8. A. through B. by C. in D. across

    9. A. wherever B. where C. whatever D. what

    10. A. happened B. would happen C. happens D. happen