The task is very difficult. I wonder whether we will be able to finish it in the ________ of any other helpers.
A. appearanceB. escape C. spare D. absence
If you pay for the computer in cash, you could have a 5% discount; _______ we can deliver it to you for free.
A. in demandB. in addition C. in return D. in place
The project ______ last month but unfortunately it had to be prolonged because of the financial problem.
A. needn’t have been finished B. shouldn’t have finished
C. could have been finished D. must have finished
I think this software is of little use to your work. It is really a ________ of money.
A. lack B. load C. questionD. waste
It’s said that this kind of plant only gives off this strange perfume on ________ conditions which the scientists are trying to figure out now.
A. outstandingB. certainC. obvious D. ordinary
As we know, success often comes after ______ failure; so don’t be so upset about _______ failure of this matter.
A. a; aB. 不填; the C. a; theD. 不填; a
