25. __________ all my homework unfinished, I am not allowed to go online to play games.

Fortunately, the bullet narrowly missed the president ________ an inch.

We’re all ready to put it into operation, ____________, we’re going to take action as fast as possible.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
It saves time in the kitchen to have things you use a lot _______ easy reach.
A. near                  B. upon                 C. within               D. around

This is the way ________ which he studies English.

_______his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as our guide.

—Are you free after school?
—Sorry. I’ve planned to treat a friend of mine to dinner _______for his help.

It is very kind _______ you to help me with my housework. It is hard _____me to do all
the work.

Shanghai lies ________ the east of China.   

Where’s Lily? We are all here ________ her.