The present financial crisis has greatly contributed to thousands of workers________and many factories .
| A．laying off, closed down | B．laid off, closed down |
| C．laid off, closing down | D．being laid off, closing down |
Many animals sleep a lot when young, but sleep much less when they get older, just________is the case with human being.
| A．as | B．which | C．what | D．it |
---Do you mean to play the hero in the play?
--- ________. But it should be a character I like.
| A．Not surprisingly | B．Not necessarily | C．Not importantly | D．Not absolutely |
---Mr. Parker is so ambitious. He is seeking any opportunity to get promoted.
---That’s understandable. ________you are in our company determines how well you are paid and________you can do with your life.
| A．Who; that | B．How; what | C．What; that | D．Where; what |
---Hi, Jane. Are you free at six this evening? I was wondering if you could come with me to see the movie “X-men”.
---I’m sorry but I________it already. Besides, I________my mother do the laundry.
| A．had seen; would be helping | B．saw; will help |
| C．have seen; would help | D．have seen; will be helping |