【题目】Schools should be lively places where individuals are encouraged to _____ to their greatest potential.
A.accelerate
B.improve
C.perform
D.develop

【答案】D
【解析】句意：学校应该是鼓励个体最大限度地发展潜能的地方。A.accelerate“加速，加快”；B.improve“改善，提高”；C.perform“表现”；D.develop“发展”。“develop to one's greatest potential固定搭配，”最大限度地发展潜能”，故选D项。