1 . 根据下列句子语境，从所给选项中选择合适的选项填空，所给选项中有两个多余。

A. referred to       B. reflected on       C. running out       D. ended up E. worked out       F. attempted to       G. based on

1. To his own surprise, he ________ designing the toy car and putting it into production.
2. Advertisers ________ deliver their messages to higher-income audiences.
3. We are always hoping that a more peaceful solution can be ________.
4. I have been reading a novel ________ real-life events recently.
5. I am afraid I’m going to stop you short there, as time is ________.