23. The Browns sent lots of invitations for their party. But because of the improper time, few people _____ it.

　 A. attended　　　　　　　　　 B．accepted　　　　　　　　 C．received　　　　　　　 D．enjoyed

22. Ling Feng won the first prize in the national English competition and I’m glad that her efforts at last ________.

　 A. worked out　　　　　　　 B．got back　　　　　　　　 C．paid off　　　　　　　 D．turned out

21. Our daughter doesn’t know what to 　　　　　at the university ; she can’t make up her mind about her future .

　 A. take in 　　　　　　　　　 B．take up 　　　　　　　 C．take over 　　　　　 D．take on

20. Difficulties and hardships have ________ the best character of the young geologist.

　 A. brought in　　　　　 B. brought up　　　　　 C. brought out　　　　　　 D. brought about

19. In that country, guests usually feel that they are not highly ________ if the invitation to a dinner party is given only three or four days before the party date．

　 A. regarded　　　　 B. thought　　　 C. admired　　 D. concerned　

18. -Have a good rest ; you need to 　　　　　your energy for the football match this afternoon .

　　 -Thanks a lot .　　　　　　　　　　

　 A. leave 　　　　　　　　　　 B．save 　　　　　　　　　 C．hold 　　　　　　　　　 D．get

17. We trust you ; only you can 　　　　　him to give up smoking .

　 A. suggest 　　　　　　　　 B．attract 　　　　　　　 C．advise 　　　　　　　 D．persuade

16. In Britain today women　　 44% of the workforce, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.

　 A. build up　　　　　　　　 B．make up　　　　　　　 C．take up　　　　　　　　 D．send up

15.　 -Did you reach the top of the mountain?

　　　 -Yes. Even I myself didn’t believe I could　　　 it.

　 A. work　　　　　　　　　　　 B．climb　　　　　　　　　 C．get　　　　　　　　　　　 D．make

14. His aunt’s letters　　 him of those beautiful days when they used to live together in his hometown.

　 A. call up　　　　　　　　　 B．call for　　　　　　　　 C．call on　　　　　　　　 D．call at