The train ______ at seven o’clock and you’d better get to the station by half past six.
| A． due to start | B． is due to start | C． is due to starting | D． owe to start |
In order to go to the palace ball, the pretty girl ____ herself ____ carefully.
| A．is dressed; up | B．is dressed; in |
| C．is dressing; in | D．is dressing; up |
A team, _____ two doctors and three policemen, ____ sent to search for the missing explorers.
| A．consists of; was | B．consisting of; was |
| C．consisted of; was | D．to be consisted of; were |
He’s never lost a day’s work through illness. He’s as _____ as old boots.
| A．strong | B．high | C．rough | D．tough |
Jim went to answer the phone. _____ , Harry started to prepare lunch.
| A．However | B．Nevertheless | C．Besides | D．Meanwhile |
The living room is clean and tidy, with a dining table already _____ for a meal to be cooked.
| A．laid | B．being laid | C．put | D．being put |