下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。

1.I have been trying to quit  smoking.

A.give upB.pick upC.build upD.take up
 

2.Relief workers  were shocked by what they saw.

A.movedB.touchedC.surprisedD.worried
 

3.The weather is a constant subject  of conversation in Britain.

A.questionB.problemC.titleD.topic
 

4.This is not typical  of English,but is a feature of the Chinese language.

A.particularB.characteristicC.remarkableD.idiomatic
 

5.It is virtually impossible to persuade him to apply for the job.

A.simplyB.almostC.totallyD.completely
 

6.These are defensive behavior patterns  which derive  from our fears.

A.stemB.relyC.developD.grow
 

7.Only a small minority of the mentally ill are liable to harm themselves or others.

A.easyB.possibleC.likelyD.difficult
 

8.They have the capability  to destroy the enemy in a few days.

A.possibilityB.necessityC.abilityD.probability
 

9.We have never seen such gorgeous hills.

A.beautifulB.stretchingC.spreadingD.rolling
 

10.The leaves have been swept into huge heaps.

A.loadsB.layersC.pyramidsD.piles
 

11.The news will horrify everyone.

A.attractB.terrifyC.temptD.excite
 

12.The article sketched the major events of the decade.

A.describedB.offeredC.outlinedD.presented
 

13.I won’t tolerate that kind of behavior.

A.bearB.receiveC.admitD.take
 

14.Their style of playing football is utterly different.

A.barelyB.scarcelyC.hardlyD.totally
 

15.Her sister urged her to apply for the job.

A.advisedB.causedC.forcedD.promised