I’m afraid I can’t finish the work （）to help me.

单项选择题People speak （）him as the best known humorous writer of all times.

A.to
B.of
C.with
D.for

单项选择题On hearing the latest news about your mother’s ill health, I（）canceling your reservation at the Sheraton

A.took the advantage of
B.took the liberty of
C.found the likelihood to
D.made the decision as to

单项选择题The government is considering taking further action to （）the pound （）falling in value.

A.keep；from
B.keep；up
C.stop；to
D.make；from

单项选择题He could always a reason for them to linger another month.

单项选择题Why did the host invite guests who had not known one another to the dinner?