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。答案一律涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
1． Rodman met with Tony to try and settle the dispute over his contract．
A．mark
B．involve
C．solve
D．avoid
2． We're happy to report that business is booming this year．
A．failing
B．open
C．successful
D．risky
3． If we leave now，we should miss the traffic．
A．avoid
B．mix
C．direct
D．stop
4．In the process，the light energy converts to heat energy．
A．leaves
B．drops
C．reduces
D．changes
5． I was shocked when I saw the size of the telephone bill．
A．surprised
B．lost
C．excited
D．angry
6．Can you give me a concrete example to support your idea?
A．special
B．good
C．real
D．specific
7． We've been through some rough times together．
A．short
B．difficult
C．long
D．happy
8． It was a fascinating painting，with clever use of color and light．
A．new
B．familiar
C．large
D．wonderful
