（全国I卷）23. The performance ______ nearly three hours, but few people left the theatre early.
A. covered B. reached C. played D. lasted
（安徽卷）28. -----Are you happy with your new computer?
----- No, it is _______ me a lot of trouble.
A. showing B. leaving C. giving D. sparing
（江苏卷）31. —I’m still working on my project.
—Oh, you’ll miss the deadline. Time is ______.
A. running out B. going out C. giving out D. losing out
