1.John became a football coach in Sealion Middle School ____ the beginning of March.

A. on    B. for   C. with   D. at

2.The Foreign Minister said, “_______ our hope that the two sides will work towards peace. ”

A. This is    B. There is  

C. That is    D. It is

3.The evening news comes on at Seven o' clock and ______  only thirty minutes.

A. keeps     B. continues  

C. finishes  D. lasts