The committee is discussing the problem right now. It will _____ have been solved by the end
of next week.
A. eagerly B. hopefully C. immediately D. gradually
I am fortunate enough to get a job that I love and _________, I can walk to work within 10 minutes.
A. what’s more B. that is to say C. as a result D. on the other hand
—Are you sure the delegation will come to our school next week?
— . The head of it has just emailed me about the departure time of their flight.
A. No wonder B. Definitely not C. Don’t mention it D. You bet
—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
