21. (2012·蚌埠高二检测)He made up_____ excuse to the teacher that he needed to look after his sick mother. Soon it turned out to be _____failure.
A. a; a B. an; / C. a; / D. an; a
22. Judging from the smile on her face, we can know that she is in good_____ today.
A. spirit B. spirits C. minds D. heart