Although ______ the support of the banks, Mike managed to save his company with the help of his friends.
A. lacking B. lacked C. being lacking D. being lacked
—You _______ to Joey. It was his fault.
—The reason why I did so was that I didn’t want to lose my friend.
A. mustn’t apologize B. didn’t need to apologize
C. shouldn’t apologize D. needn’t have apologized
Tourists should keep in mind that they are representing their motherland while abroad, so they need be _______ about their behaviour.
A. envious B. cautious C. previous D. precious
He is one of the students ______ selected to take part in the context.
A. whose is B. which are C. as is D. who are
—I’m sure Susan will win first place in the contest ______ next week.
—I agree with you. She is excellent and ______ for it for several months.
A. will be held; was preparing B. held; prepares
C. to be held; has been preparing D. being held; had prepared
—David, when will you pay a visit to California?
—I can’t decide at present. ______.
A. It’s up to you. B. It just depends.
C. Take your time. D. Don’t worry.