—Jack, this is the third time that you have been late this week.
—Sorry, sir, but I was_____ for 15 minutes on the way here in the traffic jam.
A. held up B. put up C. taken up D. given up
The day before yesterday John was dismissed because of his _____ attitude towards his job.
A. informal B. casual C. determined D. earnest
—Did you tell Jimmy that we’ve put off the meeting?
—No. He rushed out _____ I could say anything.
A. in case B. after C. before D. unless
—______ I lock the lab before I go home?
—Don’t bother. I’ll check it myself later.
A. May B. Must C. Can D. Shall
Interestingly in some parts of the world, women are expected to earn money _____ men work at home and raise their children.
A. but B. though C. because D. while
Leaders of many countries have been trying to _____ what it is that makes China develop so
fast in recent years.
A. carry out B. figure out C. watch out D. make out
