1. He asserted that nuclear power was a safe and non-polluting energy source.
A. stated firmly B. argued light-mindedly
C. thought seriously D. announced regretfully
解释：asserted：state clearly and forcefully as the truth
清楚而有力地表明为事实; 声称; 断言:
She asserted her innocence/that she was innocent.
她坚称自己很清白[她是无辜的].
2. The proposal provoked widespread criticism.
A. demanded B. elicited C. extracted D. defied
解释：provoked：to cause a reaction, especially an angry one
cause to occur or arouse
使产生; 引起:
provoke laughter, riots, smiles, violence
引起大笑﹑ 暴乱﹑ 微笑﹑ 暴力行为
elicit makes other people respond or react. 引出, 诱出, 探出
3. Other peoples houses always fascinated her
A. intrigued B. infected C. inclined D. inconvenienced
解释：fascinated：attract or interest greatly
使着迷﹑ 神魂颠倒或极感兴趣:
The children were fascinated by the toys in the shop window.
孩子们让商店橱窗里的玩具给吸引住了.
Intrigue arouse sbs interest or curiosity 激起某人的兴趣或好奇心:
What you say intrigues me; tell me more. 你说的很有意思, 多给我讲些吧.
infect cause sb/sth to have a disease; contaminate sb/sth
使某人[某物]传染﹑ 感染; 污染某人[某事物]:
The laboratory animals had been infected with the bacteria.
实验室的动物都已受到这种细菌的感染.
inconvenience to cause inconvenience to
to cause trouble or difficulty for sb
给带来不便; 麻烦; 打扰:
The companies were greatly inconvenienced by the postal delays.
邮件延误给这些公司造成极大不便.
incline lean or slope in the direction of sth 向某物的方向倾斜:
persuade sb to do sth; cause a certain tendency in sb; influence sb 说服某人做某事; 使某人有某倾向; 对某人施加影响
4. We hope the factions will be able to settle their differences by peaceful means.
A. determine B. solve C. unite D. complete