—Tom, why didn’t you go to work today?
—Oh, the manager said he no longer wanted to see me again; _____, I was fired.
A.above all B. after all C. in other words D. in some way
The convenient media give people the chance to have the information we look forward_____ to them quickly and cheaply.
A.to deliver B. deliver C. to delivering D. to delivered
The first week of university is an exciting time _______ freshmen familiarize themselves with their college and make new friends.
A. that B. when C. what D. on which
Since time is limited, let’s cut _____ the unimportant details.
A. off B. away C. up D. out
Since Mr. Evans took over the firm last month, he _____ to the busy schedule.
A. adapted B. has adapted C. had adapted D. adapts
There is gas _______ somewhere; can you smell it?
A. suffering B. retiring C. escaping D. dropping