4 . After an argument with local people, some scholars from University of Oxford___________ to found a new university which is now referred to as University of Cambridge.

A．broke away

B．broke down

C．broke off

D．broke in

5 . The majority of patients are happy to ______ a normal life without having a transplant.

A．carry out

B．carry through

C．carry away

D．carry on

6 . One of the reasons for the resistance to women leaders is that women achievers          their male colleagues, which is completely ridiculous.

A．straighten up

B．give preference to

C．weigh up

D．pose a threat to

7 . In the fast-paced society, there are times when people want nothing more than to be ________.

A．left alone

B．left aside

C．left over

D．left behind

8 . Most of the older buildings have been torn ______ and replaced by modern ones.

A．off

B．out

C．down

D．away

9 . —You should         enough time to discuss these matters.
—I know, but I have really been too busy recently.

A．set aside

B．set back

C．set down

D．set up

10 . Some people________ under pressure, while a few people do well despite the pressure.

A．fall out

B．fall away

C．fall apart

D．fall off