【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】句意：他们的争论引起了大多数学生的兴趣。appeal(常与to连用)吸引；引起兴趣：She appeals to me.我对她感兴趣。apply(常与for连用)请求；申请：I want to apply for the job. 我想申请这项工作。(常与to连用) (1) 涂，敷，抹：Apply medicine to his wound. 在他伤口上涂药。(2) 产生作用；有直接关系：What I have said does not apply to you. 我说的话与你无关。