1．Writing has ________ much of my spare time, but it has given me a great deal of pleasure.
A．taken off B．taken down
C．taken away D．taken up
答案与解析：D 句意：写作占用了我的大部分业余时间，但是我从中得到了极大的乐趣。take up“占据，占用”，符合题意。take off“起飞；脱下”；take down“记下；拿下”；take away“带走；拿走”。
2．The mistake I made last week has been a timely reminder of the need for ________ care.
A．equal B．constant
C．accurate D．clear
答案与解析：B 句意：我上周所犯的错误适时地提醒我们要注意时刻谨慎。constant“经常的；不断的”，符合题意。equal“平等的”；accurate“准确的，精确的”；clear“清楚的；明确的”。
