Which of the following can best explain the word “countered” in Paragraph 10?

TOPIC: In the story “Forty Years On”, the narrator‘s aunt is constantly telling him of another boy’s“achievements” to spur him on. Suppose you were the narrator, what is your view on this strategy?

人们最普遍忽视的一种建立信任的办法是对不在场的人要忠诚。

就在下课铃声快要响起时，大部分学生己经合上了书本，交头接耳，并准备冲出教室。

大多数人在面试中处于被动地位，只不过是努力做到有问必答。

我在美国的旅游经历吿诉我拥有朋友的重要性。

政府、个人的经验以及专家的建议是信息的三个主要来源。

Continuous exposure to sound above 80 decibels could be_______. (harm)

His visit is intended to________ties between the two countries. (strength)

With great tolerance towards various religions, people in this country have never been involved in any________wars. (religion)

A narrow-minded person is________to consider new ideas or other people's opinions. (willing)