单选题
An important property of a scientific theory is its ability to ______ further research and further thinking about a particular topic.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] 动词词义辨析。选项中，能与further research and further thinking搭配的动词只能是stimulate(刺激，激励)。故答案为A。其他选项，renovate“翻新，修复，整修”；arouse“唤醒，引起，激发”；advocate“提倡，主张”，均不符合逻辑。