The news came as no surprise to me. I ______ for some time that the factory was going to shut down.
| A．had known | B．knew |
| C．have known | D．know |
—Sorry, Mum! I failed the job interview again.
—Oh, it's too bad. You________ have made full preparations.
| A．must | B．can | C．would | D．Should |
To my delight, I________ from hundreds of applicants to attend the opening ceremony.
| A．was chosen | B．was being chosen | C．would choose | D．had chosen |
It is said that body language________55 per cent of a first impression while what you say just 7 per cent.
| A．lies in | B．accounts for |
| C．consists of | D．goes with |
The failure was a big ________to him, but he wasn't discouraged and soon got as enthusiastic as ever.
| A．blow | B．issue | C．excuse | D．Factor |
It was________of Michael to inform us of his delay in case we got worried.
| A．careless | B．considerate | C．patient | D．Generous |