— I’m sorry I didn’t make it to your party last night.
—______, I know you’re busy these days.
A. Of course B. No kidding C. That’s all right D. You are welcome
After he retired from the office, Tom ______ painting for a while, but soon lost interest.
A. took up B. saved up C. kept up D. drew up
When the old man ______ to walk back to his house, the sun ______ itself behind the mountain.
A. started; had already hidden B. was starting; hid
C. had started; had already hidden D. had started; was hiding
The majority of visitors ______ in favor of his conclusion that the number of books published on the subject ______ simply surprising.
A. were; was B. was; was C. were; were D. was; were
— The plane is due to take off at 8:00 from the airport.
— ______ we can’t get there in time?
— Try to take another flight then.
A. As if B. Even if C. Only if D. What if
— Now that you like the computer so much, why not buy one?
— Well, I can’t afford ______ computer at present.
A. that expensive a B. a such cheap C. a so cheap D. that an expensive
