... a beach umbrella tied to the boat caught the wind and pulled the boat into open water. ... After 30 minutes of struggling, he was close enough to yell to the boys, “ Take down the umbrella !” ( 四 川 2013 ) 2. In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge . (山东 2012 ) 3. The more fat you take in before bedtime , the greater burden you will put on your body at night. ( 四 川 2016 ) 4. It was several minutes before I could take in what he was saying . (湖北 2014 ) 5. When the delayed flight will take off depends much on the weather. (陕西 2014 ) 6. Many businesses started up by college students have taken off thanks to the comfortable climate for business creation. (江苏 2016 ) 7. After six days, it is wise to take a day off to rest . ( 2015 全国卷 II ) 8. To calculate just how much mothers would earn from that labour, it suggested some of the roles tha t mums could take on , including housekeeper, part-time lawyer, personal trainer and entertainer. ( 四川 2015 ) 9. Shortly after suffering from a massive earthquake and being reduced to ruins, the city took on a new look . (江苏 2013 ) 10. Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera , a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. (天津 2017 ) 11. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves . ( 2012 新课标全国卷 ) 12. Technology is here to help us, but we should not allow it to take over our lives . ( 安徽 2013 ) 13. Three years ago, she took up proofreading ( 校 对 ) at the CNIB’s word factory. ( 天 津 2014 )