语法与词汇 14.After a year of arguments, preparations for the festival are now______smoothly.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】动词形似义异辨析。proceed尤指“(停顿或耽搁后)继续进行”，如：Hepaused to consult his notes，and then proceeded with his speech．他停下来看了看笔记，然后继续演讲。