2019年mpa英语试题——动词及动词短语辨析3669

{01}It is said that Karaoke was invented in 1971 and then it ________ to the whole world.

A.increased

B.spread

C.developed

D.grew

解析：考查动词辨析。句意“据说卡拉OK是在1971年发明的，然后传播到全世界。”A“增加”；B“传播，散布”；C“发展”；D“成长”。故选B。
本题选B。
{02}My mother ________ me not to go to Athens to watch the 2004 Olympic Games, but she failed.

A.persuaded

B.tried to persuade

C.made

D.hoped

解析：略
本题选B。
{03} Not able to______city life, Granny decided to go back to the village and live in peace there.

A.lead to

B.devote to

C.agree to

D.adapt to

解析：略
本题选D。