阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary rise. All day Andrew felt 21 as he thought about the upcoming showdown（摊牌）. What if Mr. Larchmont 22 his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and 23 in winning a contract which was difficult to get for Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. 24 , he should get a salary rise.
