8、 It is reported that by the year 2060, unceasing consumption of fossil fuels is expected to fully_____ the Earth’s crude oil reserves.
(A) deplete (B) allude (C) thwart (D) protrude
(A) deplete-to use up the supply (B) allude-to hint at[indirect reference] (C) thwart-to prevent sth from happening (D) protrude-to stick out / extend from the surface