His heart ______ with excitement as he was waiting for the reception by the leaders.
 
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】 动词词义辨析。flap“拍打,扔,飘动”;flourish“繁荣,兴旺,夸耀,挥舞”;flush“发红,使激动”;flutter“扑动,震颤”。句意:当他正在等待接受领导的接待时,由于激动而心跳不已。根据句意空白处所填词应为“跳动”,故答案为D。