17. The new president will take office on May 20. What does “take office” mean?
(A) choose his room (B) begin to work
(C) know his position (D) get his pay
27. It took us a few hours to get everything ready for the picnic, but, ____, it started to rain as
soon as we walked out the door.
(A) luckily (B) unfortunately (C) quietly (D) positively
21. Which is the most appropriate response to “Why aren’t you going to lunch with us?”?
(A) I’m not friends. (B) I had a late breakfast.
(C) Is it a question? (D) It’s my problem.