—Dad, why do I have to wear a black suit and a tie? I like casual clothes.
—Dear, this interview is important to you and usually _______.
A. two heads are better than one B. first impressions are half the battle
C. no pains, no gains D. first come, first served
—I'm sorry, but I don't quite follow you. Did you say you wanted to return on November 20?
—Sorry, I myself clear. We want to return on December 20.
A. hadn't made B. wouldn't make C. don't make D. haven't made
The engineers are so busy that they have zero time for outdoor sports activities, _______they have the interest.
A. wherever B. whenever C. even if D. as if
He did not regret saying what he did but felt that he _________ it differently.
A. could express B. would express
C. could have expressed D. must have expressed
The living room is clean and tidy, with a dining table already ________ for a meal to be cooked.
A. laid B. laying C. to lay D. being laid
Dina, _______ for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a local advertising agency.
A. struggling B. struggled C. having struggled D. to struggle
