_______ that we were late，we started to run.

A. paint

B. be painted

C. to paint

D. painted

A. does B. takes C. makes D.gets

A.preserve B.deserve C.eonserve D.reserve

A.kept in touch with B.faced up C.turned the clock back D.slowed down

A.Because of B.In spite of C.In case of D.But for

A.take on B.get on C.put up D.look up

A.Very well

B.All right

C.That’s great

D.It’s OK

A.Wait for a minutel

B.Don’t worry

C.Hurry up

D.Just a moment

A.What are you

B.What’s the matter with you

C.HoW are you today

D.What can I do for you

A.Anything else to show me

B.Do you have anything to declare

C.Will you report anything

D.Do you want to buy more gifts