Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentences.He began by _________ seed and putting in plants.

A. dropping
B. putting
C. scattering
D. throwing

Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentences.It's a legacy which will _________ the country's neck for some time to come.

A. hang around
B. hang on
C. hang over
D. hang out

Society is _________ and bound to protect itself against a cult of violence.

A. titled
B. entitled
C. engaged
D. endangered

He had a good memory, and total _________ of her spoken words.

A. remember
B. recall
C. impression
D. reminder

It is surprising that it has taken people so long to _________what is a win-win opportunity.

A. take advantage of
B. have advantage over
C. work to advantage
D. turn to advantage

The shop_________ everything from cigarettes to recycled loo paper.

A. collects
B. gathers
C. accumulates
D. stocks

The two countries are in ________ over the boundaries of their coastal waters.

A. difference
B. argument
C. question
D. dispute

He has __________ a reputation as this country's premier solo violinist.

A. required
B. quire
C. acquired
D. grown

So many days are _______and uninteresting, especially in winter.

A. regular
B. normal
C. routine
D. route

Replace the underlined part in each of the following sentences with a word or phrase from the box below. Write your answer in the brackets. Make changes or additions where necessary.acquire; boost; campaign; dramatic; stock; suspend; intact; resourceful; be characteristic of; be entitled to; bundle up; dwell on; move out; pass through; step up; take advantage of1. It’s not good for anyone to think a lot about painful memories.2.Rachel was steadier and more dependable, but Katherine was clever at finding ways of doing things and quick-witted (机敏的).3.Parents should be aware that the day will come inevitably when their children grow up and leave home to live by themselves.4.The vase remained undamaged despite rough handling.5.The store around the corner keeps a supply of everything from milk to umbrellas.6.It is important for people to continually increase their confidence.7.For the first time, every employee of our company has the right to have a 15-day paid holiday a year.8.There are complaints everywhere as the high price makes it increasingly harder for young couple to obtain adequate housing.9.It’s pretty cold outside, you’d be wise to dress warmly.10.Leaders in any industry tend to make good use of new opportunities and keep on top of the latest technological developments.11.The local police put more effort into security to deal with the increase in violence.12.Being rebellious (反叛的) is typical of young people.