Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part.

The little girl from the Pennsylvania woods, now approaching middle age, had fired a major salvo in the battle for environment.

Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part.

The little girl from the Pennsylvania woods, now approaching middle age, had fired a major salvo in the battle for environment.

A.

…had made great contribution to human progress.

B.

…had aroused environmental awareness of the public.

C.

…had opened fire on those who were spoiling the environment.

D.

…had launched a fierce attack against pesticides producers and users.

正确答案是B