Question

In Britain today women ________ 44% of the workforce, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.

A. build up B. make up C. show up D. step up

Answer 1

B

【解析】

试题分析：考查动词短语辨析。A.增强、加强；B.组成、构成、化妆、弥补；C.露面、露出，揭露；D.提高，增加。句意：在今天的英国，女人构成了劳动力的44%，而且将近一半有孩子的妈妈们在工作，领取薪水。故选B。

考点：考查动词短语辨析。