21. — Michael was late for Mr. Smith’s oral class this morning. 
— _________? As far as I know, he never came late to class.
A. How come               B. So what                   C. Why not                          D. Guess what
22. Do you think there can be any funds __________ to assist teachers who want to attend the conference?
A. effective                  B. acceptable                C. competent                       D. available 
23. What is the __________ of having the newly-built road reconstructed? I just can’t understand.
A. need                        B. matter                      C. sense                               D. opinion