多选题 Although ______, nearly self-effacing, in her personal affairs, the journalist displays in her articles and columns an overriding ______ publicity and controversy.

A、 charismatic
B、 monotonous
C、 retiring
D、 disdain for
E、 penchant for
F、 unbiased toward

【正确答案】 C、E

【答案解析】[解析] ● Although说明前后反义重复。
● 第一空与______ publicity and controversy(宣传及争论)联动，反义重复。
● charismatic有魅力的，monotonous单调的，retiring谦虚的；disdain for对……的鄙视，penchant for对……的迷恋，unbiased toward对……没有偏见。答案选CE。