We were cut off from the outside world by the sudden flood; what’s worse, our food _______.
| A．was run out | B．was running out | C．has run out of | D．has been run out |
Carl wanted to play a joke on Bob but gave himself _____ by laughing.
| A．away | B．in | C．out | D．up |
------Flight 302 to London_______ until 7:30 tomorrow morning.
-----No wonder I hear so many complaints from the passengers.
| A．has been delayed | B．delay | C．delayed | D．will be delayed |
The government is _____ and will take the necessary steps to maintain security and stability.
| A．on the alert | B．out of control | C．on guard | D．in vain |