How did it ________ that the ancient building was burnt down in an hour?
#71407
A
happen
B
occur
C
take place
D
come about
—Was ________ problem solved?—We were trying to think of ________ way out, but it was difficult to find one.
#71408
A
a; a
B
a; the
C
the; a
D
the; the
The couple have decided to________buying a car until their economic condition becomes much better.
#71409
A
hold off
B
hold on
C
hold up
D
hold back ．
Studies show that sunshine, fresh air, and plenty of rest often _______ a person’s recovery from sickness．
#71410
A
arrest
B
accelerate
C
betray
D
condemn
--Sorry, I have to _________ now． It is time for class． --- OK, I’ll call back later．
#71411
A
hang up
B
break up
C
give up
D
hold up
The lost car of the Lees was found ___________ in the woods off the highway．
#71412
A
abolished
B
abandoned
C
resisted
D
rejected
American Indians _________ about five percent of the U.S. Population.
#71413
A
fill up
B
bring up
C
make up
D
set up
After more than ten minutes’ break, the speaker _________ the story from where he left off.
#71414
A
kept on
B
went on
C
made up
D
took up
--- You didn’t lock the back door. --- You are wrong. I ______.
#71415
A
have locked it
B
lock it myself
C
did lock it
D
do lock it
My brother was against my suggestion while my sister was ____ it.
#71416
A
in honor of
B
in search of
C
in favor of
D
in charge of
Li Hua, who was busy preparing a report, couldn’t the loud noise, so he kept all the windows shut all day long.
#71417
A
put up with
B
come up with
C
catch up with
D
keep up with
There was so serious a matter that I had no choice but _________ the police.
#71418
A
called in
B
calling on
C
call for
D
to call in
He _________his friend in the crowd at the first sight and called out his name.
#71419
A
spotted
B
watched
C
observed
D
glared
According to the government, the new tax law will not ________until next month.
#71420
A
take effect
B
bring into effect
C
carry into effect
D
be for effect
Gaddafi’s failure in Sirte _________ him the last opportunity to reestablish the government.
#71421
A
spent
B
took
C
cost
D
paid
Some insects _______ the colour of their surroundings to protect themselves.
#71422
A
take in
B
take off
C
take on
D
take out
--- Students should try to do a little studying every evening throughout the term, rather than study all night during the week before the exam. --- Exactly. ____________.
#71423
A
Practice makes perfect
B
The early bird catches the worm
C
Slow but sure wins the race
D
Delays are dangerous
The food is not much. How long do you think it will _______?
#71424
A
hold on
B
hold back
C
hold out
D
hold together
---I beg your pardon? ---Your mind must be ________ when I was speaking, wasn’t it?
#71425
A
wondering
B
wandering
C
walking
D
speaking
The traffic was _________when the car accident happened .
#71426
A
held up
B
held out
C
held on
D
held down