______ that after the ash covered the people who failed to flee the city, their bodies nearly completely______ and disappeared, _________ empty spaces in the ash.
| A．It turned out; broke down; leaving |
| B．As turned out; broke up; which left |
| C．It turned out; broke off; leaving |
| D．What was turned out was; broke down; left |
—I still haven’t decided whether to go or not.
—But your time is running out. Please make up your mind ______ it is too late.
| A．when | B．since | C．until | D．before |
You __________ tell anyone about this — it’s a secret.
| A．needn’t | B．mustn’t | C．couldn’t | D．wouldn’t |
—No dessert for me, please. I’m on ____ diet.
—Why not just take one bite of ____cheese cake? I’m sure you will love it.
| A．a; a | B．/; the | C．a; the | D．/; a |
—Can you keep an eye on my bag, Mary? I just want to use the bathroom.
—___________. It will be safe with me.
| A．I don’t think so | B．Forget it | C．Go ahead | D．You’re welcome |
The poor man’s life was _________ the king.
| A．at the mercy of | B．at the call | C．at the service | D．at the experience |