C. program D. perspective

【点拨】由in applying for a visa可以推测，迈克尔没有按照正确的"程序（procedure）"申请签证，故选B项。pattern模式；program[计]程序，编码指令；perspective态度，观点。

5. transparent

【用法】transparent是形容词，意为：①透明的，清澈的；②（过程、活动或组织）公开的；③易懂的；④（谎言或借口）易识破的。如：

The insect's wings are almost transparent.

Citizens are asking for a more transparent government.

I think we should try to make the instructions more transparent.

He made transparent excuses to avoid the topic of politics.

【考例】The state-run company is required to make its accounts as _____ as possible for its staff to monitor the use of money. (湖北2011)

A. transparent B. reasonable

C. secure D. formal

【点拨】由"为了让全体员工监督资金的使用"可以推测，国企被要求账目尽可能"公开（transparent）"。reasonable合理的；secure安全的；formal正式的。

6. competence

【用法】competence是名词，意为：①能力，胜任；②权限，管辖权；③技能，本领。如：

Spencer studies hard to gain a high level of competence in English.