Question

2. [2014 •全国大纲卷]Caroline doesn't have a gift

for music, but she   it with hard work.

A. goes back on      B.  takes away from

C. makes up for     D.  catches up with

Answer 1

2. C考查动词短语的用法。句意：卡罗琳没有音乐天赋，但她用努力学习弥补了她的不足。此处make up for意为"弥补"。根据句意选C。