Tom used to be afraid of speaking in front of many people. Now he's become much________ .
A. more generous
B. more honest
C. shier
D. more confident
【答案】D
【解析】句意:汤姆过去害怕在很多人面前讲话。现在他变得更加自信了。A. more generous更慷慨;B. more honest更诚实;C. shier更害羞;D. more confident更自信。结合语境理解,前句提到汤姆过去害怕在很多人面前讲话,显得不自信,后一句说明这种状况发生了改变,汤姆变得更加自信起来,答案为D。