(2013·齐鲁名校二模)Though the suspect refused to admit that he had stolen the precious diamond at first, he ________ and admitted everything when he was shown the videotape.
A.broke off B.broke away
C.broke down D.broke into
(2013·福建南平二检)—Does he work hard at his lessons?
—Yes, he ________ no effort, as far as I know.
A.wastes B.shares
C.spares D.makes
(2013·石家庄市高三二模)A smile ________ the mother's face when the son walked onto the platform to receive the prize.
A.lit up B.brought up
C.put up D.took up
(2013·安徽合肥二模)—The cars give off a great deal of waste gas in the streets.
—Yes. But I'm sure something will be done to ________ air pollution.
A.reduce B.remove
C.collect D.warn
(2013·江西抚州五校二模)It's a headache trying to ________ in a strange, new town. I will just take a taxi and avoid all the trouble.
A.settle down B.work out
C.get around D.hold out
(2013·江西十所重点中学高三二模)Many people headed for the water to ________, including rivers, bays in the seaside of the country.
A.put off B.cut off
C.pull off D.cool off
