Question

用下面方框中所給短語的正確形式填空。

right away,   burst into tears,   at an end,   in ruins,   dig out,   a great number of,   as if 1. After the big fire, the old temple was almost ______, in other words nothing remained on it. 2. On hearing the news that her son was killed in the car accident, the mother ______ with great sadness. 3. It is whispered that there are a lot of treasures in the old tomb, so people are trying to ______ some gold. 4. The long school term was ______, and the students would have a pleasant vacation. 5. We invited ______ people to our evening party,but only a few were present. 6. As soon as the police received the call for help, they set out for the place ______. 7. Mary talked about the famous singer ______ she had known him.

Answer 1

1. in ruins   2. burst into tears   3. dig out   4. at an end
5. a great number of   6. right away   7. as if