He _____ his engagement just before the wedding.

   A. broke out    B. broke away from

   C. broke off    D. broke up

Driving a car without insurance can have _____ consequences.

        A. uncertain                 B. disastrous                  C. potential                  D. unworthy

My house is the only brick one on the street. It _____ and you can't miss it.

        A. stands up                  B. looks out                  C. sticks out                  D. wipes out

They have held several meetings to _____ next year's production plans.

   A. set down                    B. make out            C. work up    D. draw up

22. Mr. Smith gradually _____ a knowledge of the subject.

        A. attained                    B. achieved                    C. required            D. acquired

The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool without his parents' _____.

        A. command           B. conviction           C. consent                  D. compromise

____ knowledge is better than ___ wealth.

         A.The…the    B.A…the    C.The…a    D./…./

_____I know she's not perfect, I do like her.

   A. While     B. When    C. Because     D. Once

I can make myself _____ in French， but I’m not fluent.

A. understood               B. understand

C. to understand               D. being understood

A railway station is no place for a child _____ alone at night.

A. leave               B. leaving

C. to be leaving         D. to be left