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