____ that caused him to serve dinner an hour later than usual.
| A．It was we being late | B．It was our being late |
| C．It was we were too late | D．It was because we were late |
One third of the people trapped in the ruins _______ at last.
| A．has dug out | B．was dug out | C．have dug out | D．were dug out |
Before the firemen arrived, the whole building had already been completely _______ in the big fire.
| A．destroyed | B．wounded | C．damaged | D．injured |
She intends to stay for a few days. That’s what she _______ to do.
| A．is about to | B．plans | C．is due | D．hopes |
The man has gained an evil reputation. That’s to say he has a bad _____.
| A．fame | B．name | C．rumour | D．report |
The man dressed _____ jeans is an expert _____ unlocking doors and he can open a door ______ difficulty.
| A．in, on, with | B．on, at, with | C．in, on, without | D．in, at, without |