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
9 It is laid down in the regulations that all members must carry their membership cards at all times.
A suggested
B warned
C stated
D confirmed
10 The council meeting terminated at 2 o’clock
A began
B continued
C ended
D resumed
11 A red flag was placed there as a token of danger.
A sign
B substitute
C proof
D target
12 However bad the situation is, the majority is unwilling to risk change.
A reluctant
B eager
C pleased
D angry
13 It has been said that the Acts provided a new course of action and did not merely regulate or enlarge an old one.
A limit
B control
C replace
D offset
14 The secretary is expected to explore ideas for post-war reconstruction of the area.
A deny
B investigate
C stress
D create
15 The steadily rising cost of labor on the waterfront has greatly increased the cost of shipping cargo by water.
A gradually
B suddenly
C excessively
D exceptionally
