He is a successful businessman and he ___ his success more to luck than to ability.

Long marks on the street_______ that the driver had attempted to brake.
A. applied        B. attained        C indicated        D. distinguished

John has put on so much weight recently that his mother has to ______ all his trousers to his measure.

– Which movies do you prefer, comedies or action movies?
– I       watch action movies       see comedies.
A. would rather; than      
B. like; better            
C. prefer; to

When you read, don't         every new word in the dictionary. Try to guess its meaning.
A. lookup            B. work out           C. give up

---Bob looks upset. What has happened to him?
---Perhaps his failure to the exam___ his low spirits.

In the most web citizens’ opinion, we should __ Emperor Qin’s Terracotta Warriors and Horses (秦始皇兵馬俑)rather than dig them out again.

It is known to all that Jackson __________ the title “outstanding singer of his generation.

Having retired from business, he now _______ himself  _______ his garden.
A drowns ; to  B. involves; to   C. occupies ; with   D. abandon ; with  

After a day’s work, she felt exhausted. She____ herself on the bed, unwilling to do housework.