8. The young man was     by his grandma in London,so he can speak standard British English.

A. brought up     B.   caught up

C. made up       D.   showed up

5.Small computers need small amount of power. That means you use less electricity.

   ——Small computers need small amount of power,_________means you use less electricity.

4.   Last month part of Southeast Asia was struck by floods and people are still suffering from its effects.

——Last month part of Southeast Asia was struck byfloods,______ ________effects people are still suffering.

3.   I don't like the boy, since he is very lazy.

— I don't like the boy_____is very lazy.

7. He never complains about the difficulties he has in life.      , he always has ways to overcome them.

A. However      B. Otherwise

C. Instead    D. Therefore

2.   The meeting, which was held in the park, was attended by 1,000 people.

— The meeting was attended by1 ,000 people ___  ______ was held in the park.

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1.   He is a good comrade, with whom you can work.

   — He is a good comrade_________ .

6. No matter how low you consider yourself, there's always someone   you wishing they were that high.

A. looking up to     B.  getting along with

C. getting rid of      D. looking down on

5. [2014 •浙江卷]No matter how carefully you plan your finances, no one can   when the unexpected will happen.

A. prove    B. imply

C. demand   D. predict

4. Raymond's parents wanted him to have    possible education.

A. good         B. better

C. best       D. the best