They were so late that they ____had time to catch the train.
| A．almost | B．hardly | C．nearly | D．simply |
The most favorite room is the tidy study with a fireplace,_____we can watch TV and enjoy the nice scenery outside.
| A．where | B．when | C．that | D．which |
I lost my way in complete darkness and,______ matters worse, it began to rain.
| A．made | B．having made | C．making | D．to make |
I ___ taking his illness lying down, he insisted on working to the end heart and soul.
| A．On account of | B．In the face of | C．Instead of | D．In front of |
.I ___ the English conversation yesterday evening.
| A．joined | B．join in | C．took part in | D．joined into |
The boy is tall enough to reach ___ the apples on the tree.
| A．over | B．for | C．into | D．to |