16．The dying man moved his lips as if ______ something, but it was too late for him to let out a single word.
A. to say B saying C. said D. having said
---Did you see a man in black pass by just now?
---No, sir. I _______ a newspaper.
| A．read | B．was reading |
| C．would read | D．am reading |
Hurry up, _______ you will miss the bus.
| A．otherwise | B．however |
| C．and | D．so |
Attention, please！The plane to London_______ off at 9: 00.
| A．took | B．takes |
| C．was taking | D．has taken |
Every minute of the day is filled _______ urgent matters.
| A．about | B．of | C．with | D．for |
If you can’t _____ a better plan, we have to carry out the present one.
| A．on purpose | B．join in |
| C．go through | D．come up with |