The murderer ran away from his village，trying to avoid ________by the police，but in vain.
| A．to be caught |
| B．being caught |
| C．to be catching |
| D．to catch |
------ What did he want to know, Jim?
-------_________ I could finish writing the report.
| A．When was it | B．It was when that |
| C．It was when | D．When it was that |
A huge fire ______ last night and many houses were burnt down.
| A．took place | B．took the place |
| C．in its place | D．took its place |
Mike’s never willing to change any of his opinions. It’s no use ______ with him.
| A．to argue | B．arguing |
| C．argued | D．have been argued |
The organization was founded (建立) for the ________ of poor children .
| A．advantage | B．interest |
| C．benefit | D．value |
People try to save time by using their own cars, and this ________ creates further problems.
| A．in short | B．in case |
| C．in doubt | D．in turn |