第一节单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
21. After ______long, eager wait, the world at last met ______ mascots (吉祥物) for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 - the five friendlies.
A. the; the B. a; the C. a; / D. the; /
22. - How is he getting on with his job hunt?
- He was looking for a suitable job all the time,______ he has failed.
A. when B. however C. yet D. since
