2019年mpa英语试题——动词及动词短语辨析3256

{01} Due to Tom’s joke, the discussion __________and went on in a friendly atmosphere(气氛)。

A.saw an end

B.came to end

C.came to life

D.cheered up

解析：came to life 表示生机勃勃，活跃起来
本题选C。
{02}The two boys fought and fought until one ______.

A.gave up

B.gave in

C.gave

D.gave off

解析：give up放弃；give in屈服，让步；give away分发，发出；give off发出。
本题选B。
{03}—Believe me，all your efforts will ______ some day.
—Thanks for your encouragement.

A.pay back

B.pay down

C.pay off

D.pay for

解析：句意：相信我，你所有的努力总有一天会有回报的。pay back“偿还”；pay down“即时支付，付定金；(分期付款等)付额款”；pay off“付清；偿清；有回报”；pay for“为……付款”。由句意可知，C项符合题意。
本题选C。