下面共有15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语画有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与画线部分意义最相近的词或短语。答案一律涂在答题卡相应的位置上。

    1. The union representative put across her argument very effectively.
    A explained 
    B invented
    C considered 
    D accepted

    2. He talks tough but has a tender heart.
    A heavy 
    B strong
    C kind 
    D wild

    3. It is no use debating the relative merits of this policy.
    A making 
    B taking
    C discussing 
    D expecting

    4. Our statistics show that we consume all that we are capable of producing.
    A waste 
    B buy
    C use 
    D sell

    5. The fuel tanks had a capacity of 140 liters.
    A function 
    B ability
    C power 
    D volume

    6. Our lives are intimately bound up with theirs.
    A tensely 
    B nearly
    C carefully 
    D closely

    7. Her faith upheld her in times of sadness.
    A supported 
    B excited
    C inspired 
    D directed

    8. The book provides a concise analysis of the country’s history.
    A clean 
    B perfect
    C real 
    D brief