—I’ve never seen Mike in low spirits.
—He didn’t pass his driving test a third time. He’s been ________ ever since.
A. on cloud nine B. over the moon
C. down in the dumps D. flying off the handle
He didn’t make ________ preparations, or he would have succeeded in the job interview.
A. vacant B. urgent
C. adequate D. primitive
We look towards strengthening cooperation with universities all over the world ________ scientific research.
A. in response to B. in regard to
C. in defense of D. in case of
Some netizens use “beat a call” as an ________ to “cheering for” to show their approval or support for others.
A. alternative B. account
C. apology D. acquaintance
Walter’s work ________ efficiently, the boss decided to promote him to senior manager.
A. finished B. had been finished
C. finishing D. to finish
By this time tomorrow, I ________ the novel being written at the moment.
A. complete B. have completed
C. will have completed D. will be completing
