The young man _____ the car hoping to arrive at the station to meet his girlfriend on time.
| A．gave up | B．sped up | C．turned up | D．picked up |
Everybody in the village likes Jack because he is good at ______ and telling jokes.
| A．making up | B．turning up |
| C．putting up | D．showing up |
Kidswillbe______abouteverythingwhentheyreacha certainage.
| A．anxious | B．curious |
| C．cautious | D．conscious |
Mary said she was by no means angry; ______, she was glad to be able to make herself clearly understood.
| A．all in all | B．for one thing |
| C．on the contrary | D．by the way |
— Would you mind giving your advice on how to improve our business management?
— If you make ______ most of the modern equipment, there will be ______ rise in production.
| A．/; / | B．/; a | C．the; a | D．the; / |
It is really important for parents to reach a ___ between what they want and what their kids desire.
| A．conclusion | B．compromise |
| C．communication | D．permission |