In Britain today, women 44% of the workforce and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.
| A．build up | B．take up | C．make up | D．stand for |
—Excuse me, sir, ________
—I’d like a cup of coffee and two pieces of bread.
| A．what do you want? | B．may I have your order? |
| C．this table is reserved. | D．I would like to serve you. |
______ I’m well again, I can go on with my work.
| A．Even if | B．As though | C．Ever after | D．Now that |
The company was named Gates Hall ______ a man named James Gates.
| A．in need of | B．in search of | C．with the help of | D．in memory of |
I am looking forward to ______ your answer as soon as possible.
| A．receiving | B．being received | C．receive | D．be received |
—Have you heard the story of “The Merchant of Venice”?
—No. When and where does the story ______?
| A．take up | B．take on | C．take place | D．take off |