11 I have been trying to quit smoking.
A give up
B pick up www.Examw.com
C build up
D take up
12 Relief workers were shocked by what they saw.
A moved
B touched
C surprised
D worried
13 The weather is a constant subject of conversation in Britain.
A question
B problem
C title
D topic
14 This is not typical of English, but is a feature of the Chinese language.
A particular
B characteristic
C idiomatic
15 It is virtually impossible to persuade him to apply for the job.
A simply
B almost
C totally
D completely
答案： 11. A 12. C 13.D 14. B 15. B