As I have a meeting at four, ten minutes all at I can spare to talk with you.
| A．are |
| B．was |
| C．is |
| D．were |
Jack was sure to get this year's scholarship as the standards of scholarship were not terribly________
| A．tough | B．rough | C．difficult | D．demanding |
I can't put up with the _ ____atmosphere here.
| A．silent | B．aimless | C．lifeless | D．deadly |
I planned _____ to see you last week, but I was ill.
| A．to have come | B．to come | C．to be coming | D．to have been coming |
The government will ____ the country through the difficulties ahead.
| A．direct | B．lead | C．guide | D．draw |
Before making your speech, you'd better ______ your thoughts and ideas.
| A．collect | B．gather | C．get | D．prepare |