It is ______ to tell protective lies because folks are convinced that the truth would be too damaging.

A．He is surprised.
B．He is skeptical.
C．He is disgusted.
D．He is alarmed.

A．The woman is in her forties.
B．They will hold a sit-down dinner.
C．They have some problems to hold a sit-down dinner.
D．There will be 40 people who will attend the sit-down dinner.