Question

8. The young man was     by his grandma in London,so he can speak standard British English.

A. brought up     B.   caught up

C. made up       D.   showed up

Answer 1

8. A考查动词短语辨析。句意：这个年轻人是他在伦敦的奶奶将他抚养长大的，所以他可以说标准的英式英语。bring up 养育，培养；catch up赶上；make up组成，化妆，合好，弥补； show up出现。所以选A。