单选题 Although the end of the term was close ______, Jim had not completed all of the projects he had hoped to finish.
A. on hand B. by hand C. at hand D. in hand

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] at hand即将到来；on hand现有在手头上；by hand用手；in hand掌握住，控制住。题意为：尽管这个学期快要结束了，但是他尚未完成他希望完成的所有计划。