单选题 Most staff in this office did not like the manageress, for she was known to be sly, selfish and______.
A. manifested B. manipulative C. conscientious D. controversial

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] A项manifested“显然的，明白的”；B项manipulative“操纵的，控制的”；C项conscientious“尽责的”；D项controversial“争议的”。句意：大多数员工都不喜欢这个女经理，因为她奸诈、自私、刚愎自用。B项符合语意。