As you the tasks, cross them off your list so you may feel less pressure.
| A．obtain | B．gain | C．succeed | D．accomplish |
Michael Jackson, ____ incomparable figure in music, dance and culture was pronounced dead by doctors on ________ afternoon of June 25, 2009.
| A．a; the | B．an; the | C．an;∕ | D．the; the |
_____ I have a dream to become a singer,I don’t have a gift for music．
| A．As long as | B．Now that |
| C．Even though | D．In case |
_____ the absence of the manager, we were unable to decide on the date of the celebration．
| A．In spite of | B．On behalf of |
| C．Due to | D．Regardless of |
_____ in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realised that he had left his wallet at home．
| A．To wait | B．Have waited |
| C．To have waited | D．Having waited |
This ______ my first lime standing in front of so many people, I can’t help sweating．
| A．being | B．is | C．was | D．has been |