His friends were ___________and encouraged him to publish his ideas, but Copernicus was cautious.
A. technical B. official
C. educated D. enthusiastic
Since his works earned him quite a reputation in Liverpool, he has stayed there most of his life, ______ the occasional visit to his hometown.
A. but for B. apart from
C. regardless of D. instead of
If what parents say is not _____ with what they do , it will have a bad effect on their children .
A. consistent B. constant
C. instant D. considerate
I am not sure exactly how much money you will receive, but it will ______cover your major expense.
A. frequently B. confidently
C. roughly D. efficiently
She now has to return home to have a long-time rest at her young age, because her health _____ under the great pressure of work.
A. broke away B. broke up
C. broke down D. broke off
It is easy for people to ________ the bad habits such as smoking and drinking, which are not so easy to get rid of.
A. break into B. look into
C. slide into D. knock into
