The answer is C. Bias.
Bias means favoritism for or against a certain thing or idea. If your friends like the book, that will affect your judgement to whether it truly is a good book or not.
Answer: d) special skills
Explanation: a qualification is an accomplishment or quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity. An accomplishment would be something that has been achieved, not something like physical qualities (as shown in answer “a”).
It suggests that the heat has real power to change its environment
9. True. Standing behind a podium builds more authority than walking about when you speak is True because it shows an expression of power & stability; the podium is a sign that you are 'stable' in money-wise & that no one can mess with you.
10. False. If you speak eloquently (silver-tongued) then you have no problems saying something that is meaningful of great importance.