Lucy is a very optimistic girl. ______ she is faced with difficulties, she always sees the bright side.
A. Every time B. Now that C. As soon as D. On condition that
All the people on the list must be told to attend the meeting; you must make sure that no one is _______.
A. left out B. set aside C. cut offD. kept away
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