He has always insisted on _______ Dr Turner instead of Mr Turner.

A．been called

B．called

C．calling

D．being called

________ the manager has arrived, we can begin our discussion right away.

A．If

B．When

C．Now that

D．Even if

----Sorry to say I can’t play basketball with you this afternoon, for I’ll have to prepare for the coming examination.
-----________. Have some fun!
A. Don’t be a wet blanket
A. It’s a no-brainer    B. Don’t pull my leg
C. We’re all ears

Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, _____getting water is not the least.

A．as

B．of which

C．whose

D．for what

-----I’m afraid I can’t finish the novel you lent me this week.
-----___________.

A．Please go ahead

B．That’s all right

C．Take your time

D．Not at all