下面每個句子中均有1個詞或短語劃有底橫線，請爲每處劃線部分確定1個意義最爲接近的選項。答案一律塗在答題卡相應的位置上。
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