1. Dr. Smith failed many times but he finally ___ to find a successful way to solve the problem. A. broke off B. broke down C. broke out D. broke through
2. This little girl has a particular ___ for chocolate. Whenever she sees it, she will snatch a bar and enjoy it to her heart s content. A. liking B. like C. likable D. likely
3. This computer is up-to-date a few shortcomings here and there. A. except B. except for C. except that D. but
4. Peter will ___ as managing director when Bill retires. A. take off B. take over C. take to D. take up
5. One of the wrong notions about science is that many scientific discoveries have come about ___ . A. accordingly B. accidentally C. artificially D. additionally
6. The precious manuscripts were hopelessly ___ . by long exposure in the cold, damp cellar. A. ruined B. damaged C. destroyed D. harmed
7. The board of the company has decided to ___ its operation to include all aspects of the clothing business. A. extend B. enlarge C. expand D. amplify
8. That sound doesn t ___ in his language, so it s difficult for him to pronounce it. A. happen B. occur C. have D. take place
9. The accommodation was cheap, but the food was very ___ . A. high B. costly C. dear D. overpaid
10.My boss insists on seeing everything in ___ before he makes a decision. A. black and blue B. red and blue C. black and white D. green and yellow
1.The work is not very profitable ___ cash, but I am getting valuable experience from it. A. in the light of B. according to C. on the basis of D. in terms of
2.At the meeting, Smith argued ___ in favor of the proposal. A. severely B. warmly C. forcefully D. heavily
3.His attention often ___ at lectures, No wonder he failed the exam. A. branched B. wondered C. wandered D. went out
4.It s often a mistake to ___ appearance: that poor-looking individual is anything but poor. In fact, he is a millionaire. A. go over B. go C. go against D. go for
5.He doesn t seem to be able to ___ any interest in his studies. A. make up B. work up C. turn up D. use up
6.He is ___ about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics next year. A. optimistic B. optional C. outstanding D. obvious
7.The director was critical ___ the way we were doing the work. A. at B. in C. of D. with
8.In a sudden ___ of anger, the man tore up everything within reach. A. attack B. burst C. split D. blast
9.In Britain, people ___ four million tons of potatoes every year. A. swallow B. dispose C. consume D. exhaust
10.I d ___ his reputation with other farmers and business people in the community. and then make a decision about whether or not to approve a loan. A. take into account B. account for C. make up for D. make out