The minister didn't show up at all although the dinner party was held .
A. with his name B. for the name of him
C. in the name of him D. under his name
I was ___ the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived.
A. in B. to C. at D. on
--- Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?
--- Because the old one has been damaged ___________.
A. beyond reach B. beyond repair C. beyond control D. beyond description
Everybody was touched words after they heard her moving story.
A. beyond B. without C. of D. in
Four Chinese models were ______ the 14 people awarded prizes on Friday at the World Supermodel Competition.
A. among B. between C. along D. beside
—Can he take charge of the computer company?
—I’m afraid it’s his ability.
A. beyond B. within C. of D. to