—Tom was absent today,wasn’t he?
—No,he wasn’t.He was just late,because he ________ his bus.
| A．failed | B．ignored | C．caught | D．missed |
It was stupid ____ him for help. Everyone knows that he is very mean.
| A．you ask | B．for you to ask | C．of you to ask | D．of you asking |
It is no ____ arguing with Bill because he will never change his mind.
| A．way | B．help | C．time | D．use |
Joan together with her parents ____ going to visit the Summer Palace this Saturday.
| A．is | B．was | C．are | D．were |
The summer holiday is just ____ the corner. How do you plan to spend it?
| A．at | B．around | C．on | D．in |
____ hands and knees Helen Thayer got the tent up.
| A．In | B．At | C．With | D．On |