问题
选择题
(2014·日照模拟)The young man was modest and worked hard,and gradually managed to________his status.
A.take up
B.bring up
C.build up
D.put up
答案
答案:C
考查动词短语辨析。根据语境可知,这位年轻人谦虚而努力,因此逐步建立了自己的地位。build up建立,符合题意。take up占据,从事;bring up抚养,教育;put up搭起,张贴。
答案: C