1. My parents expected too much of me. When they heard that I had failed in the college entrance examination, they almost      . 

A. broke up         B. broke off       C. broke out         D. broke down

2. --You’ve been driving for hours. Shall I ______?

--No, that’s OK. I enjoy driving and I know you hate it, especially on the highway.

A. take back        B. take on     C. take over            D. take up

3. After the rich man heard the touching story, he ______most of his money to charity.

A. give in          B. give off         C. give away            D. give out

4. A well-written composition _____ good choice of words and clear organization among other things.

A. calls on     B. calls up     C. calls for            D. calls off