下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近选项。
1. The high-speed trains can have a major impact on travel preferences.
A force
B influence
C surprise
D power
2. Can you follow the plot?
A change
B investigate
C write
D understand
3. Even in a highly modernized country， manual work is still needed.
A physical
B mental
C natural
D hard
4. In the latter case the outcome can be serious indeed.
A result
B judgment
C decision
D event
5. Norman Blamey is an artist of deep convictions.
A statements
B beliefs
C suggestions
D claims
6. Up to now， the work has been easy.
A So
B So long
C So that
D So far
7. The report advocated setting up day training colleges.
A supposed
B excited
C suggested
D discussed
8. Accordingly， a number of other methods have been employed.
A Therefore
B Afterwards
C However
D Furthermore