You will need ______ understanding of the subject.
A. a whole B. a thorough C. a universal D. an exact

From an early age, Wolfgang had a/an _______ for music.
A. passion B. interest C. tendency D. involvement

The doctor had been _______ for 48 hours and was exhausted.
A. on call B. on turn C. on work D. on tour

There is no chance of you getting the promotion after only two months working here, ______ the
great work you have done.
A. notwithstanding B. presuming C. due to D. nevertheless

The government cannot afford to be ______ to public opinion.
A. ignorant B. unlikely C. unexpected D. Indifferent

“Would you mind turning down your stereo?’’ - “ __________”
A. Oh! I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that
B. I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention
C. No. I don’t
D. Yes, I do

Catherine is the ______ of her boss’s eye.
A. lemon B. Grape C. orange D. Apple

It is time every student ______ work harder for the coming exam.
A. had to B. has to C. ought to D. must have to

Having opened the bottle, ______ for everyone.
A. Mike pouring the drink B. The drink was poured
C. Mike poured the drink D. The drink was being poured

Jane: Oh, it is time for me to leave, John.
John: ____________________________
A. Long time no see. B. Me neither.
C. Speaking. D. So long.