Mike didn’t play football yesterday because he had ________his leg.

A.damaged B.hurt

C.hit D.struck

We        the last bus and didn’t have any money for taxi, so we had to walk home.

A.reached B.lost C.missed D.caught

After he retired from office, Rogers        painting for a while, but soon lost interest.

A.took up B.saved up C.kept up D.drew up

Someone who lacks staying power and perseverance is unlikely to ______ a good researcher.

A.make B.turn

C.get D.grow

— How are you managing to do your work without an assistant?

— Well, I            somehow.

A.get along B.come on C.watch out D.set off

Although the wind has ________, the rain remains steady, so you still need a raincoat.

A.turned up B.gone back

C.died down D.blown out

As I grew up in a small town at the foot of a mountain, the visit to the village ______scenes of my childhood.

A.called up B.called for

C.called on D.called in

It’s already 10:00, I wonder how it _______ that she was two hours late on such a short trip.

A.came over B.came out C.came about D.came up

One of the best ways for people to keep fit is to______ healthy eating habits.

A.grow B.develop C.increase D.raise

With no one to________ in such a frightening situation，she felt very helpless.

A.turn to B.turn on C.turn off D.turn over