People nowadays spend_______they used to but buy less food, especially meat.
| A．as much money as | B．much money as |
| C．as much as money | D．money as much as |
—Mama, why can’t I work the maths problem out?
—Oh, let me see. Well, you ________ a figure here. Got it?
| A．squeezed out | B．picked out | C．left out | D．wore out |
________ poor health, my father is always cheerful.
| A．In spite of | B．In pursuit of | C．In memory of | D．In case of |
Since his works earned him quite a reputation in Liverpool, he has stayed there most of his life, ___________ the occasional visit to his hometown.
| A．apart from | B．but for | C．instead of | D．regardless of |
A cat in London has been taking a bus regularly. The driver even knows where to______ this special passenger.
| A．put down | B．pick out | C．leave behind | D．drop out |
Rescuers had to __________ the search because of worsening weather condition.
| A．take off | B．call off | C．cut off | D．show off |