In order to _____ the rising production costs, the subscription rates have been increased.

A. add up to    B. look up to     C. cut short    D. keep up with

They always kept on good _____ with their next-door neighbors for the children's sake.

        A. friendship    B. relations    C. intentions    D. terms

B. appliances   

To get my travelers' checks I had to have the bank _____ a special check for the total amount.

        A. make up                   B. make out                   C. make for                   D. make up for

The meeting was _____ when the chairman fell ill.

        A.put down                          B.shut out           C.cut short                    D.taken off

Do you mind if I _____ with my work while you are getting tea ready.

        A. get through                  B. turn to                  C. carry on                 D. come on

He has impressed his employers considerably and _____ he is soon to be promoted.

        A. eventually                    B. yet                    C. finally                    D. accordingly

What date is it?   _____.

        A.first of May     B.May first    C.May the first   D. B and C

I was ashamed____ my failing the exam and decided on a measure to make up for it.

   A. of; upon    B.for; on    C.at;on   D. about; upon

You’d better not bring your small son along, for this party is _____for only adults.

  A. available    B. approachable      C. automatic       D. appropriate