Luckily, the bullet narrowly missed th...

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My chest ______ when I make a deep breath, doctor.

A. harms
B. wounds
C. hurts
D. injuries

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Mary finally ______ Bruce as her life-long companion.

A. received
B. accepted
C. made
D. honoured

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It was foolish of him to ______ his notes during that important test, and as a result, he got punished.

A. stick to
B. refer to
C. keep to
D. point to

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The accident is reported to have occurred ______ the first Sunday in February.

A. at
B. on
C. in
D. to

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The study you have been making ______ the ancient Chinese characters is an instructive job.

A. to
B. for
C. of
D. from

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The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took ______ pictures of them.

A. many of
B. masses of
C. the number of
D. a large amount of

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"I don't think it's my ______ that the TV blew up. I just turned it on, that's all. " said the boy.

A. error
B. mistake
C. fault
D. duty

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I can't go to the New Year's concert, ______ 100 dollars is just too much for me to spend in one evening.

A. in other words
B. that is
C. in particular
D. I mean

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The manager has got a good business ______ so the company is doing well.

A. idea
B. sense
C. thought
D. thinking

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If you want to see a doctor, you will fix a date with him ahead of time. That is a common ______ in the US

A.A. sense
B. practice
C. rule
D. point

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— Would you like to come to the dinner party here on Saturday
— Thank you. I'd love to, ______ I'll be out of town at the weekend.

A. because
B. and
C. so
D. but

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In some western countries, demand for graduates from MBA courses has ______.

A. turned down
B. turned over
C. fallen down
D. fallen over

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As a result of the heavy snow, the highway has been closed up until further ______.

A. news
B. information
C. notice
D. message

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She is always ready to help people in trouble because she think it a ______.

A. decision
B. chance
C. pride
D. pleasure

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A man is being questioned in relation to the ______ murder last night.

A. advised
B. attended
C. attempted
D. admitted

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The idea of fighting a noise making more noises sounds strange, but that's what we are doing now.

A. with; just
B. through; very
C. by; exactly
D. for; indeed

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After swimming in the sea, they came out of water and lay on the ______ for a rest.

A. bank
B. coast
C. seaside
D. beach

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If you are feeling so tired, perhaps a little sleep would ______.

A. act
B. help
C. serve
D. last

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People try to avoid public transportation delays by using their own cars, and this ______ creates more problems.

A. after all
B. once again
C. in case
D. in turn

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Don't put the chair too close to the stove. Dry wood ______ fire easily, you know.

A. lights
B. burns
C. makes
D. catches

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We thought of selling this old furniture, but we've decide to ______ it. It might be valuable.

A. hold on to
B. keep up with
C. turn to
D. look after

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— Some people believe that robots will take over the world one day.
— What if that is the ______

A. thing
B. result
C. case
D. end

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The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism（）the wildlife in the are

A. in
B. on
C. at
D. with

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It was a pity that the great writer died ______ his works unfinished.

A. for
B. with
C. form
D. of

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Luckily, the bullet narrowly missed the captain ______ an inch.

A. by
B. at
C. to
D. from

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These two areas are similar ______ they both have a high rainfall during this season.

A. to that
B. beside that
C. in that
D. except that

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Once a decision has been made, all of us should ______ it.

A. direct to
B. stick to
C. lead to
D. refer to

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Happy birthday, Alice! So you have ______ twenty-one already!

A. become
B. turned
C. grown
D. passed

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He got to the station early, ______ missing his train.

A. in case of
B. instead of
C. for fear of
D. in search of

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He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he was ______ from the outside world.

A. cut out
B. cut off
C. cut up
D. cut through

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The three sisters decided to hold a family party to ______ their parents' silver wedding.

A. celebrate
B. memorize
C. congratulate
D. welcome

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The teacher wrote an example on the blackboard to ______ the point.

A. illustrate
B. suggest
C. express
D. recognize

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If anybody calls, tell them I 'm out, and ask them to ______ their name and address.

A. pass
B. write
C. take
D. leave

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After the trainer was sure that the whale could look after itself, he （）it into the se

A. transported
B. unloaded
C. released
D. handled

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The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather （）the helpless of the crew at se

A. added to
B. resulted from
C. turned out
D. made up

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— Mummy, can I put the peaches in the cupboard
— No, dear. They don't ______ well. Put them in the fridge instead.

A. keep
B. fit
C. get
D. last

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— David and Vicky married.
— For about three years.

A. How long were; being
B. How long have; got
C. How long have; been
D. How long did; get

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______, most teenagers now listen to rock music. However, John prefers classical music.

A. In a word
B. In general
C. In particular
D. In total

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—When shall we start
— Let's ______ it 8:30. Is that all right

A. set
B. meet
C. make
D. take

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It is widely accept that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to ______.

A. rewards
B. prizes
C. awards
D. results

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After scientists did some research ______ the health of workers, the government tried to find some way to meet their demand.

A. into
B. off
C. about
D. for

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You should have been more patient ______ that customer; I'm sure that selling him the watch was a possibility.

A. of
B. with
C. for
D. at

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I'm planning to hold a party in the open air, but I can make no guarantees because it ______ the weather.

A. links with
B. depends on
C. connects to
D. decides on

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The lion is considered the king of the forest as it is a(n) ______ of courage and power.

A. example
B. sign
C. mark
D. symbol

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— Will $200 ______
— I'm afraid not. We need at least 50 more dollars.

A. count
B. satisfy
C. fit
D. do

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Have a good rest, you need to ______ your energy for the tennis match this afternoon.

A. leave
B. save
C. hold
D. get

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They see you as something of a worrier, ______ problems which don't exist and crossing bridges long before you come to them.

A. settling
B. discovering
C. seeing
D. designing

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Marie Curie took little notice ______ the honours that were given to her in her later years.

A. of
B. on
C. about
D. chance

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Words ______ me when I wanted to express my thanks to him for having saved my son from the burning house.

A. failed
B. left
C. discouraged
D. disappointed

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— Do you like coffee or milk
— Both. But I prefer coffee ______ milk.

A. to
B. for
C. with
D. from

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______ a fire, hotel guests are asked to remain Calm.

A. As a result of
B. In the event of
C. By reason of
D. In the time of

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We volunteered to collect money to help the ______ of the earthquake.

A. victims
B. folks
C. fellows
D. villagers

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If you had ______ your test paper carefully before handing it in, you would have made fewer mistakes.

A. looked up
B. thought about
C. gone over
D. gone round

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He accidently ______ he had quarreled with his wife and that he hadn't been home for a couple of weeks.

A. let out
B. took care
C. made sure
D. made out

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Don't all stand up at one time! ______, please.

A. Each at one time
B. One by one time
C. One at a time
D. One for each time

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On hearing the news of the accident in the coal mine, she ______ pale.

A. got
B. changed
C. went
D. appeared

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They were hunting for a person him a stepping stone.

A. like; as
B. like; like
C. as; like
D. as; as

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The idea puzzled me so much that i stopped for a few seconds to try to ______.

A. make it out
B. make it off
C. make it up
D. make it over

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It was not a serious illness, and she soon ______ it.

A. got over
B. got on with
C. got around
D. got out of

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— This is my new dog. His name is Wisdom.
— That's interesting. Why ______ did you give him such a name

A. in the earth
B. in world
C. on earth
D. on the world

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I listened to Dr. Wilson's lecture about the protection of wild animals, but I was unable to grasp its key ______.

A. words
B. notes
C. dots
D. points

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We held a football match ______ Class 1 and Class 5 last semester.

A. with
B. among
C. between
D. by

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It seems difficult to ______ "hurt" from "injure" in meaning.

A. judge
B. tell
C. divide
D. separate

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Go and join in the party. ______ it to me to do the washing-up.

A. Get
B. Remind
C. Leave
D. Send

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Nick is looking for another job because he feels nothing he does ______ his boss.

A. serves
B. satisfies
C. promises
D. supports

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Jason has been preparing carefully for his English examination so that he could be sure of passing it at his first ______.

A. purpose
B. desire
C. attempt
D. intention

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The collapse of the World Trade Centre has put US economy in a difficult ______.

A. occasion
B. case
C. situation
D. background

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Although the working mother is very busy, she still ______ a lot of time to her children.

A. devotes
B. spends
C. offers
D. provides

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I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's ______.

A. reach
B. hand
C. hold
D. place

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— ______ for the glass!
— It's OK. I'm wearing shoes.

A. Look out
B. Walk out
C. Go out
D. Set out

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Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may ______ run over by a car.

A. have
B. get
C. become
D. turn

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In dealing with public relations, we should make every effort to prevent the ______ in personality.

A. contact
B. contrast
C. connection
D. conflict

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The English play ______ my students acted at the New Year's party was a great success.

A. for which
B. at which
C. in which
D. on which

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In my opinion, what he told us just now about the affair simply doesn't make any ______.

A. meaning
B. idea
C. sense
D. point

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The police came and they soon got the situation well ______.

A. by hand
B. in hand
C. on hand
D. with hand

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It is the prevention of disease ______ its successful treatment that has led to the rapid increase of the world's population.

A. rather than
B. including
C. but also
D. less than

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The evening news comes on at seven o'clock and ______ only thirty minutes.

A. keeps
B. continues
C. finishes
D. lasts

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— Could you mail these letters for me please
— ______ letters Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you again.

A. What
B. Some
C. More
D. Different

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I feel that one of my main duties ______ a teacher is to help the students to become better learners.

A. for
B. by
C. as
D. with

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The changes in the city will cost quite a lot, ______ they will save us money in the long run.

A. or
B. since
C. for
D. but

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— Smoking is bad for your health.
— Yes, I know. But I simply can't ______.

A. give it up
B. give it in
C. give it out
D. give it away

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— Henry has been teaching English in Beijing University for many years.
— It's no ______ he can speak Chinese so well and idiomatically.

A. matter
B. doubt
C. problem
D. wonder

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— It's a good ide

a. But who's going to ______ the plan.
— I think Tom and Grey will.A. set asideB. carry outC. take inD. get through

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— You are so lucky.
— What do you mean ______ that

A. for
B. in
C. of
D. by

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— Brad was Jane's brother!
—______ he reminded me so much of Jane!

A. No doubt
B. Above all
C. No wonder
D. Of course

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Can you make a sentence to ______ the meaning of the phrase

A. show off
B. turn out
C. bring out
D. take in

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We're going to ______ with some friends for a picnic. Would you like to join us

A. get in
B. get over
C. get along
D. get together

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Jane is always ready to help people in need because she thinks it a ______.

A. business
B. reward
C. pleasure
D. favour

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The newly-painted white tower looks magnificent ______ the blue sky.

A. in
B. over
C. above
D. against

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Before the war broke out, many people ______ in safe places possessions they could not take with them.

A. threw away
B. put away
C. gave away
D. carried away

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I'm sorry it's ______ my power to make a final decision on the project.

A. over
B. above
C. off
D. beyond

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To keep healthy, Professor Johnson ______ cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.

A. took up
B. caught on
C. carried out
D. made for

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I wrote him a letter to show my ______ of his thoughtfulness.

A. achievement
B. agreement
C. attention
D. appreciation

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Among the films being nominated(提名) ______ directed by Zhang Yimou.

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Her son, to whom she was ______, went abroad ten years ago.

A. loved
B. cared
C. devoted
D. affected

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When I open the door, a parcel on the floor ______ my eye.

A. met
B. caught
C. drew
D. attracted

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Would you slow down a bit, please I can't ______ you.

A. keep up with
B. put up with
C. make up to
D. hold on to

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It is so nice to hear from her. ______, we last met more than thirty years ago.

A. What's more
B. That is to say
C. In other words
D. Believe it or not

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Joe Jones, the eldest of the eight children, had to ______ out of high school at the age of 16 to help his father on the farm.

A. leave
B. drop
C. fall
D. go

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Perhaps we need to clear away these books to make ______ for our new students.

A. place
B. area
C. space
D. room

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You can take anything from the shelf and read, but please ______ the books when you've finished with them.

A. put on
B. put down
C. put back
D. put off

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— Why haven't you bought any butter
— I ______ to but I forgot about it.

A. liked
B. wished
C. meant
D. expected

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— Do you think I should get a good guidebook
— Yes, of course. ______, you also need a good camera and comfortable shoes.

A. What's more
B. In other words
C. By the way
D. All in all

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I'd like to buy a house — modern, comfortable, and ______ in a quiet neighborhood.

A. in all
B. above all
C. after all
D. at all

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It's ten years since the scientist ______ on his life's work of discovering the valuable chemical.

A. made for
B. set out
C. took off
D. turned up

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The trees in that thick forest are so close together that there is hardly any room to move ______ them.

A. between
B. in
C. among
D. across

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I saw Bob play the piano at John's party and on that ______ he was simply brilliant.

A. scene
B. circumstance
C. occasion
D. situation

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It is certain that he will ______ his business to his son when he gets old.

A. take over
B. think over
C. hand over
D. go over

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I went to bed very late that night, ______, early the next morning.

A. at least
B. in a word
C. or rather
D. at most

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— I'm sorry I stepped outside for a smoke. I was very tired.
— There is no ______ for this while you are on duty.

A. reason
B. excuse
C. cause
D. explanation

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Some trees are cut down each year and ______ are left to grow even taller.

A. the rest
B. a rest
C. rest of them
D. a rest of them

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______ so much electrical equipment, wood and paper in one place, there is a danger of fire.

A. For
B. In
C. with
D. By

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One of the advantages of living on the top floor of a high-rise is that you can get a good ______.

A. sight
B. scene
C. view
D. look

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Few people can listen to their favourite music without moving their body, ______ a certain part of their body.

A. in other words
B. for example
C. or rather
D. more or less

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If you're driving to the airport, can you give me a ______

A. hand
B. seat
C. drive
D. lift

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The final examination is coming up soon. It's time for us to ______ our studies.

A. get down to
B. get out
C. get back for
D. get over

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We wanted to get home before dark, but it didn't quite ______ as planned.

A. make out
B. turn out
C. go on
D. come up

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Read the poem more slowly, with a slight ______ at the end of each line.

A. pause
B. stop
C. rest
D. space

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— It is very cold today.
— Yes. Surprisingly cold ______ May.

A. in
B. at
C. for
D. during

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Chinese arts have won the （） of a lot of people outside Chin

A. enjoyment
B. appreciation
C. entertainment
D. reputation

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It was not an easy decision for her to make as it would affect her future study in college and her future job ______.

A. though
B. as well
C. either
D. at the same time

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News reports say peace talks between the two countries have ______ with no agreement reached.

A. broken down
B. broken out
C. broken in
D. broken up

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In order to change attitudes ______ employing women, the government is bringing in new laws.

A. about
B. of
C. towards
D. on

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It isn't so much whether he works hard; the question is whether he works ______.

A. above all
B. in all
C. at all
D. after all

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They had a pleasant chat ______ a cup of coffee.

A. for
B. with
C. during
D. over

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— Excuse me, may I ask you some questions
— Sorry, I'm too busy and haven't even a minute to ______.

A. spend
B. spare
C. share
D. stop

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—How about eight o'clock outside the cinema
— That ______ me fine.

A. fits
B. meets
C. satisfies
D. suits

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Don't leave matches or cigarettes on the table within ______ of little children.

A. hand
B. reach
C. space
D. distance

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We didn't plan our art exhibition like that but it ______ very well.

A. worked out
B. tried out
C. went on
D. carried on

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It can't be a(n) ______ that four jewelry stores were robbed in one night.

A. coincidence
B. accident
C. incident
D. chance

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I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some ______.

A. at last
B. in case
C. once again
D. in time

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His mother had thought it would be good for his character to ______ from home and earn some money on his own.

A. run away
B. take away
C. keep away
D. get away

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The taxi driver often reminds passengers to ______ their belongings when they leave the car.

A. keep
B. catch
C. hold
D. take

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Helen always helps her mother even though going to school ______ most of her day.

A. takes up
B. makes up
C. saves up
D. puts up

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— Your ______, please!
— Why don't you ring and ask Mr. King inside the hall It was he who asked me to come to the party.

A. food
B. money
C. invitation
D. suggestion

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They've ______ us $150,000 for the house. Shall we take it

A. provided
B. supplied
C. shown
D. offered

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We all do more speaking ______, even when we have a break after class.

A. now and then
B. by and by
C. step by step
D. more or less

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I don't ______ rock 'n' roll. It's much too noisy for my taste.

A. go after
B. go away with
C. go into
D. go in for

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The environmentalists said wild goats'______ on the vast grasslands was a good indication of the better environment.

A. escape
B. absence
C. attendance
D. appearance

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John failed the exam chiefly because of his laziness, but it was different ______ of Ann, she was ill.

A. in case
B. in the event
C. in the case
D. because

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— The secretary wrote ______ note to the manager.
— I guess she forgot writing one.

A. the other
B. one
C. one more
D. another

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The winter of 1990 was extremely bad. ______, most people say it was the worst winter of their lives.

A. At last
B. In fact
C. In a ward
D. As a result

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The president's speech was ______ boring; it is, in fact, rather inspiring and interesting.

A. anything but
B. nothing but
C. no more
D. all but

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Hospital staff burst into cheers after doctors completed a 20-hour operation to have ______ one-year-old twins at the head.

A. isolated
B. separated
C. divided
D. removed

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Excuse me for breaking in, ______ I have some news for you.

A. so
B. and
C. but
D. yet

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Usually a child's behaviour is a ______ of his family environment.

A. recognition
B. reflection
C. return
D. beyond

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Don't mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may ______ the shocking ending.

A. give away
B. give out
C. give up
D. give off

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There are usually at least two ______ of looking at every question.

A. means
B. directions
C. views
D. ways

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You can't wear a blue jacket ______ that shirt. It'll look terrible.

A. on
B. above
C. up
D. over

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If you don't take away all your things from the desk, there won't be enough ______ for my stationary.

A. area
B. place
C. room
D. surface

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How much would you ______ for repairing my watch

A. spend
B. cost
C. charge
D. pay

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John was later for the business meeting because his flight had been ______ by a heavy storm.

A. kept
B. stopped
C. slowed
D. delayed

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She's already got her air ticket and will go to Canada ______.

A. little by little
B. bit by bit
C. by and by
D. step by step

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Three ______ four people believe that having healthy teeth is very important.

A. by
B. from
C. out of
D. of

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We need to consider what ______ we will be using for language training.

A. abilities
B. appliances
C. facilities
D. qualities

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— How do you ______ we go to Beijing for our Holidays
— I think we'd better fly there. It's much comfortable.

A. insist
B. want
C. suppose
D. suggest

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There's no ______ from my bedroom window except for some factory chimneys.

A. view
B. scene
C. sight
D. look

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Grandma told the story in a very sad ______ and we were all moved.

A. tune
B. tongue
C. ton
D. tone

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One of the consequences of our planet's being warming up is a(n) ______ in the number of natural disasters.

A. result
B. account
C. reason
D. increase

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He will pass two milestones ______, that is, he will receive his master's degree and find a challenging job.

A. long ago
B. for long
C. before long
D. long before

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Beck is an honest businessman. Our company and his have had a lot of ______ in the past five years.

A. deals
B. agreements
C. rewards
D. sales

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Teachers are not happy when they find in class their students sending ______ to their friends by mobile phone.

A. letters
B. messages
C. notes
D. informations

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______ two exams to worry about, I have to work really hard this weekend.

A. With
B. Besides
C. As for
D. Because of

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I'm sure ghosts do not exist. ______ I have never seen one.

A. First of all
B. Now and then
C. Day and night
D. At least

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The forest guards often find campfires that have not been ______ completely.

A. burned
B. put out
C. put away
D. turned over

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This crop does not do well in soils ______ the one for which it has been specially developed.

A. outside
B. other than
C. beyond
D. rather than

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Our parents will show us a film projector for our party. Let's sit ______ the table and have a look.

A. on
B. near
C. round
D. about

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We have to ______ the wheat as soon as possible because a storm is on the way.

A. get away
B. get across
C. get through
D. get in

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During the test we were supposed to stay in our seats, keep our eyes on our work, ______ to anyone.

A. but could not talk
B. instead of speaking
C. rather than speak
D. and not speak

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On New Year's Eve, New York City holds an outdoor ______ which attracts a crowd of a million or more people.

A. incident
B. event
C. case
D. affair

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Astronomers and scientists think that a black hole is a region of space which matter has fallen and which nothing can escape.

A. into; from
B. towards; towards
C. out of; from
D. through; through

Luckily, the bullet narrowly missed the captain ______ an inch.

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My chest ______ when I make a deep breath, doctor.

Mary finally ______ Bruce as her life-long companion.

It was foolish of him to ______ his notes during that important test, and as a result, he got punished.

The accident is reported to have occurred ______ the first Sunday in February.

The study you have been making ______ the ancient Chinese characters is an instructive job.

The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took ______ pictures of them.

"I don't think it's my ______ that the TV blew up. I just turned it on, that's all. " said the boy.

I can't go to the New Year's concert, ______ 100 dollars is just too much for me to spend in one evening.

The manager has got a good business ______ so the company is doing well.

If you want to see a doctor, you will fix a date with him ahead of time. That is a common ______ in the US

— Would you like to come to the dinner party here on Saturday — Thank you. I'd love to, ______ I'll be out of town at the weekend.

In some western countries, demand for graduates from MBA courses has ______.

As a result of the heavy snow, the highway has been closed up until further ______.

She is always ready to help people in trouble because she think it a ______.

A man is being questioned in relation to the ______ murder last night.

The idea of fighting a noise ______ making more noises sounds strange, but that's ______ what we are doing now.

After swimming in the sea, they came out of water and lay on the ______ for a rest.

If you are feeling so tired, perhaps a little sleep would ______.

People try to avoid public transportation delays by using their own cars, and this ______ creates more problems.

I don't like this pair of gloves. Will you show me ______.

Some people like drinking coffee, for it has ______ effects.

Let Harry play with our toys as well, Clare, you must learn to ______.

Her talent and experience ______ her to the respect of her colleagues.

Don't put the chair too close to the stove. Dry wood ______ fire easily, you know.

We thought of selling this old furniture, but we've decide to ______ it. It might be valuable.

— Some people believe that robots will take over the world one day. — What if that is the ______

The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism（）the wildlife in the are

It was a pity that the great writer died ______ his works unfinished.

Luckily, the bullet narrowly missed the captain ______ an inch.

These two areas are similar ______ they both have a high rainfall during this season.

Once a decision has been made, all of us should ______ it.

Happy birthday, Alice! So you have ______ twenty-one already!

He got to the station early, ______ missing his train.

He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he was ______ from the outside world.

The three sisters decided to hold a family party to ______ their parents' silver wedding.

The teacher wrote an example on the blackboard to ______ the point.

If anybody calls, tell them I 'm out, and ask them to ______ their name and address.

After the trainer was sure that the whale could look after itself, he （）it into the se

The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather （）the helpless of the crew at se

— Mummy, can I put the peaches in the cupboard — No, dear. They don't ______ well. Put them in the fridge instead.

— ______ David and Vicky ______ married. — For about three years.

______, most teenagers now listen to rock music. However, John prefers classical music.

—When shall we start — Let's ______ it 8:30. Is that all right

It is widely accept that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to ______.

After scientists did some research ______ the health of workers, the government tried to find some way to meet their demand.

You should have been more patient ______ that customer; I'm sure that selling him the watch was a possibility.

I'm planning to hold a party in the open air, but I can make no guarantees because it ______ the weather.

The lion is considered the king of the forest as it is a(n) ______ of courage and power.

— Will $200 ______ — I'm afraid not. We need at least 50 more dollars.

Have a good rest, you need to ______ your energy for the tennis match this afternoon.

They see you as something of a worrier, ______ problems which don't exist and crossing bridges long before you come to them.

Marie Curie took little notice ______ the honours that were given to her in her later years.

Words ______ me when I wanted to express my thanks to him for having saved my son from the burning house.

— Do you like coffee or milk — Both. But I prefer coffee ______ milk.

______ a fire, hotel guests are asked to remain Calm.

We volunteered to collect money to help the ______ of the earthquake.

If you had ______ your test paper carefully before handing it in, you would have made fewer mistakes.

He accidently ______ he had quarreled with his wife and that he hadn't been home for a couple of weeks.

Don't all stand up at one time! ______, please.

On hearing the news of the accident in the coal mine, she ______ pale.

They were hunting for a person ______ him ______ a stepping stone.

The idea puzzled me so much that i stopped for a few seconds to try to ______.

It was not a serious illness, and she soon ______ it.

— This is my new dog. His name is Wisdom. — That's interesting. Why ______ did you give him such a name

I listened to Dr. Wilson's lecture about the protection of wild animals, but I was unable to grasp its key ______.

We held a football match ______ Class 1 and Class 5 last semester.

It seems difficult to ______ "hurt" from "injure" in meaning.

Go and join in the party. ______ it to me to do the washing-up.

Nick is looking for another job because he feels nothing he does ______ his boss.

Jason has been preparing carefully for his English examination so that he could be sure of passing it at his first ______.

The collapse of the World Trade Centre has put US economy in a difficult ______.

Although the working mother is very busy, she still ______ a lot of time to her children.

I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's ______.

— ______ for the glass! — It's OK. I'm wearing shoes.

Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may ______ run over by a car.

In dealing with public relations, we should make every effort to prevent the ______ in personality.

The English play ______ my students acted at the New Year's party was a great success.

In my opinion, what he told us just now about the affair simply doesn't make any ______.

— Would you like to come to the dinner party here on Saturday
— Thank you. I'd love to, ______ I'll be out of town at the weekend.

The idea of fighting a noise making more noises sounds strange, but that's what we are doing now.

— Some people believe that robots will take over the world one day.
— What if that is the ______

— Mummy, can I put the peaches in the cupboard
— No, dear. They don't ______ well. Put them in the fridge instead.

— David and Vicky married.
— For about three years.

—When shall we start
— Let's ______ it 8:30. Is that all right

— Will $200 ______
— I'm afraid not. We need at least 50 more dollars.

— Do you like coffee or milk
— Both. But I prefer coffee ______ milk.

They were hunting for a person him a stepping stone.

— This is my new dog. His name is Wisdom.
— That's interesting. Why ______ did you give him such a name

— ______ for the glass!
— It's OK. I'm wearing shoes.

— Could you mail these letters for me please
— ______ letters Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you again.

— Smoking is bad for your health.
— Yes, I know. But I simply can't ______.

— Henry has been teaching English in Beijing University for many years.
— It's no ______ he can speak Chinese so well and idiomatically.

— You are so lucky.
— What do you mean ______ that

— Brad was Jane's brother!
—______ he reminded me so much of Jane!

— Why haven't you bought any butter
— I ______ to but I forgot about it.

— Do you think I should get a good guidebook
— Yes, of course. ______, you also need a good camera and comfortable shoes.

— I'm sorry I stepped outside for a smoke. I was very tired.
— There is no ______ for this while you are on duty.

— It is very cold today.
— Yes. Surprisingly cold ______ May.

— Excuse me, may I ask you some questions
— Sorry, I'm too busy and haven't even a minute to ______.

—How about eight o'clock outside the cinema
— That ______ me fine.

— Your ______, please!
— Why don't you ring and ask Mr. King inside the hall It was he who asked me to come to the party.

— The secretary wrote ______ note to the manager.
— I guess she forgot writing one.