单选题 He made a considerable sum of money in real estate.
A. large B. positive C. powerful D. realistic

【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 划线词的意思是“相当大(或多)的”,“a sum of”只能用“大”、“小”修饰。A项意为“大的”,例:I want a large box; this is too small.我要一个大盒子;这个太小了。B项意为“确定的;积极的;正面的”,例:He has a positive attitude towards life.他对生活持有积极的态度。C项意为“强大的,有力的”,例:He had broad shoulders and powerful arms.他肩膀宽大,双臂有力。D项意为“现实的”,例:Stop daydreaming and be realistic.别空想了,还是从实际出发吧。