Dr Brown has the habit of _____ the room when he is thinking about something troublesome.
#81845
A
pacing
B
stepping
C
walking
D
marching
Having now __ 40, he feels that his football career is coming to an end.
#81847
A
gone
B
turned
C
become
D
entered
When we are in a new place, we must __our manners and try to follow the customs of the place.
#81849
A
look out
B
keep eyes out
C
mind
D
put up with
Columbus is known for the great discovery ____ a new land-America.
#81851
A
making up
B
making into
C
make from
D
made of
She read the letter through before sending it, ______ for spelling mistakes.
#81857
A
checked
B
to be checking
C
checking
D
having checked
Only ticket-holders were _______ to the stadium for the concert given by Jay Chou, so many of his fans were turned away.
#81860
A
allowe
B
permitted
C
agreed
D
admitted
The leader is losing ground as the rest of the runners _____
#81862
A
accelerate
B
accumulate
C
arise
D
advance
Now Robert, a football fan in our class, ____ rome of his daily allowance given by his parents in order to buy a new football.
#81868
A
is giving away
B
is throwing away
C
is putting away
D
is taking away
When is the best time to ____ my employer about an increase in salary?
#81871
A
appeal
B
appreciate
C
applaud
D
approach
—Is there any hope of saving his life? —His injuries are extremely serious, but he’s expected to ____.
#81875
A
pull in
B
pull through
C
pull up
D
pull over
—Hey, dear! Guess what? I’ve got a pay rise!—This ________ a celebration! Let’s go to sing karaoke tonight.
#81876
A
calls for
B
works out
C
brings about
D
pays for
I’m terribly sorry to turn you down this time, but I promise I will ________ to you next time.
#81878
A
pick it up
B
make it up
C
turn it up
D
set it up