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
