The 40-somethings found themselves in an embarrassing situation _____ rapid changes in all aspects of society.
A. as a consequence of B. in favor of C. for the purpose of D. by means of
– Mary, I have got a new cell phone number!
-- Oh, hold on. I’ll put it down just _________.
A. in need B. in case C. in time D. in use
Nowadays, many people walk to work______ Copenhagen Conference calling for living a low—carbon lifestyle to cope with global warming.
A. in relation to B. in response to C. in addition to D. in opposition to
–I hear that you will be on travel again.
--Yeah. My boss _______ for me to discuss business details with someone from another company.
A. asked B. arranged C. sent D. called
–I didn’t invite him to the party but he came anyway and got completely drunk.
--__________he hadn’t come! The party could have been a success.
A. How come B. Only if C. What if D. If only
The home improvements have taken what little there is ______ my spare time.
A. from B. in C. of D. at
