176. I _______ to catch the early train, but I didn't get up in time. I have to stay here for another two days.
| A．intended | B．insured | C．inspected | D．Inspired |
The TV play series The Revolution of 1911, broadcast on CCTV1 lately, is ________ the 100th anniversary of The Revolution of 1911.
| A．in favor of | B．in honor of | C．in place of | D．in search of |
Bob looked back only to find an old classmate whose name ________ him for the moment.
| A．escaped | B．missed | C．forgot | D．passed |
If better use is ________ your spare time，you’ll make good progress in doing your business.
| A．spent | B．made of | C．used for | D．taken |
Many scientists have believed that there may be a _________of life on the Mar．
| A．mark | B．signal | C．sigh | D．sign |
Steve Jobs’ death _______ quickly and soon became the talk of the whole world.
| A．expressed | B．spread | C．performed | D．whispered |