In the worst-affected regions, many areas remain in chaos(混乱), with roads inaccessible, public transportation at a total stop and power and telecommunication networks completely ______.
A. out of service B. out of place C. out of control D. out of sight
—How are you getting on with your work? —Oh, I'm sorry. Things aren't going so well as ______.
A. plans B. planning C. planned D. to plan
—Are there any English story books for us students in the library? —There are only a few, ______.
A. if any B. if have C. if some D. if has
“CCTV will provide us with a better platform, ______ at helping our brands to make a bigger sale next year,” the group leader said.
A. aims B. to aim C. being aimed D. aiming
To their delight, they ______ got what they had been looking forward to．
A. normally B. eventually C. particularly D. originally
—Picasso, could you please spare me a few minutes? I have something of vital importance to tell you.
— ______，but I hope "a few minutes" won't turn into a few hours.
A. It doesn't matter B. That's kind of you C. I'm afraid not D. I guess so
