单选题 He ______ that a combination of recent oil discoveries and the advance of new technology will lead to a decline in the price of crude oil.
A. predicts B. compels C. arranges D. disputes

【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】本题测试对句意的理解及动词的辨析。predict预言，预测：compel强迫，迫使；arrange安排；dispute辩论，争辩。根据句意，空格处需要的动词涵义应为“预测”，所以A为正确答案。