Every time he was late for class, he would _____an excuse.
| A．set up | B．take up |
| C．make up | D．bring up |
Look at this year's sales figures ________ last year's; they're much better.
| A．against | B．from |
| C．with | D．between |
________ everyone here, I wish you a pleasant journey back to your country.
| A．By means of | B．On behalf of |
| C．In search of | D．For fear of |
I am always delighted when I receive an email from you.________ the party on July 1st I shall be pleased to attend.
| A．On account of | B．In response to |
| C．In view of | D．With regard to |
Before you pay a visit to a place of interest, look in your local library ________ a book about it.
| A．on | B．at |
| C．for | D．to |
The Smiths are praised ________ the way they bring up their children.
| A．from | B．by |
| C．at | D．for |