Question

Question: Which phrase most effectively explains the connotative meaning of the words “lift your eyes” in this excerpt from the passage?

Paragraph: So let me ask you, as I close, to lift your eyes beyond the dangers of today, to the hopes of tomorrow, beyond the freedom merely of this city of Berlin, or your country of Germany, to the advance of freedom everywhere, beyond the wall to the day of peace with justice, beyond yourselves and ourselves to all mankind.

Options:

A resist the temptation of

B consider the possibility of

C enjoy the scene of

D ignore the problems of

Answer 1

The correct answer is : B. consider the possibility of

We choose it becasue the first line starts with "so let me ask you...", thus we can clarly see that this is a polite request.