单选题 During the past ten years there have been dramatic changes in the international situation.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 题意:在过去的10年里,国际形势发生了巨变。
划线词dramatic意为“引人注目的”。
A项permanent意为:永久的,不变的;例:The reform may be seen as temporary rather than permanent.改革被认为可能是暂时的,而不是永久的。
B项powerful意为:强大的,强有力的;例:Several small businesses consolidated to form a large powerful company.几家小企业合并成一家实力雄厚的大型公司。
C项striking意为:显著的,引人注目的;如:There is a striking difference between Jane and Mary.简和玛丽之间有着显著的差异。
D项practical意为:实际的,实用性的;例:This is a practical course, with a minimal amount of theory.这是一门很实用的课程,理论极少。故选C。