______ near-perfect English language skills, the students were keen to explore every aspect of Australian culture, from Aussie eating customs to family and student life, popular culture, the natural landscape and the ever-popular Australian native animals.
 
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 动词词义辨析。空格处单词与语言技能(language skill)搭配使用，apprehend“领会，认识到”和interpret“解释”不符合语境；possess一般表示占有具体的实物；acquire“获得”，表示获得一种技能，符合语境。故答案为B。