Although it was only October, my kids were ____ Christmas.
#12770
A
looking up to
B
looking out for
C
looking down on
D
looking forward to
That statue was set up ____ those who died in the battle.
#12771
A
in terms of
B
in place of
C
in memory of
D
in charge of
Dr. Stockton was much ____ by his colleagues for his research in astronomy.
#12772
A
gathered
B
admired
C
tricked
D
limited
To tell you the truth, I think it is you, ________Mr. Smith, ________.
#12773
A
less than; which are to be blamed
B
rather than; that are to blame
C
other than; that is to blame
D
more than; who is to blame
---It is not a secret that CEOs of major companies earn a large amount each year.--- I agree. ____ the hard economic times, it seems that their salaries have remained the same.
#12774
A
Apart from
B
Thanks to
C
Regardless of
D
In regard to
With the development of modern agriculture and industry, ____ waste are created every day.
#12775
A
a large quantity of
B
large quantities of
C
a large number of
D
large numbers of
---Does tiredness or inadequate sleep cause dark circles under eyes?---Lack of sleep will _______ making your skin look pale, and this will make your circles look darker.
#12776
A
come up
B
show up
C
end up
D
take up
The shot was well ________ of the goal keeper, _______ the player a chance.
#12777
A
within reach; to give
B
beyond reach; giving
C
beyond the reach; giving
D
out the reach; to give
Much as he ________ he has a good command of English, he sometimes feels it hard to find an appropriate version for some Chinese idioms.
#12778
A
complains
B
declares
C
confirms
D
claims
Everything on the news ________ a whole new meaning when you have a personal connection with the people.
#12779
A
takes up
B
takes on
C
takes away
D
takes off
Mom believes that those words put to paper two centuries ago really _____ something.
#12780
A
mean
B
represent
C
tell
D
say
Obama’s years in Indonesia were unforgettable for some of his former schoolmates _____ his teachers.
#12781
A
as well as
B
as far as
C
together with
D
along with
— What did you do during your holidays?— ______
#12782
A
Nothing much.
B
Nothing serious.
C
Nothing more.
D
Nothing interesting.
The latest major disaster that occurred in Zhejiang paralyzed traffic, caused blackouts and ______ water supplies for days.
#12783
A
cut down
B
cut off
C
cut up
D
cut out
— What do you think of my new tie? — Well, it______ very well with your new business suit.
#12784
A
fits
B
does
C
goes
D
suits
The house rent is expensive. I’ve got about half the space I had at home but I have to pay_______here.
#12785
A
as three times much
B
as much three times
C
much as three times
D
three times as much
He wouldn’t listen to others’ advice. Obviously, it was his own attitude that _____ his loss.
#12786
A
argued for
B
accounted for
C
searched for
D
intended for
He seems to be giving the information that he didn’t enjoy himself in Paris. _____, he had a wonderful time.
#12787
A
In time
B
Now that
C
As a result
D
On the contrary
When you visit a museum you must ask for _____ before taking photographs inside it.
#12788
A
promise
B
permission
C
consideration
D
support
If the computer should_____ within the first three years, we would repair it at our expense.
#12789
A
break up
B
break down
C
break off
D
break out