_____ the absence of the manager, we were unable to decide on the date of the celebration．
A．In spite of B．On behalf of
C．Due to D．Regardless of
_____ in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realised that he had left his wallet at home．
A．To wait B．Have waited
C．To have waited D．Having waited
This ______ my first lime standing in front of so many people, I can't help sweating．
A．being B．is C．was D．has been
Since the office building is being repaired and painted, we will have ______ offices in the hotel．
A．temporary B．contemporary
C．professional D．permanent
George loves pop music very much but _____ classical music．
A．turns a deaf ear to B．has a good nose for
C．turns his nose up at D．puts his hands on
Although money is important, not many people ______ the idea that money can bring happiness and health．
A．appeal to B．subscribe to C．adapt to D．contribute to
