____ most children nowadays are the only chidren, they tend to be more self-centered.
A. Ever since B. Now that C. Only if D. Even though
—It’s a long journey. My car couldn’t make it.
—You can drive my car. It’s quite old, but it’s still pretty ____.
A. reliable B. convenient C. supportive D. available
The black furnishings in his house provide an interesting ____ to the white walls.
A. comparison B. contrast C. opposition D. difference
—What happened to the young trees we planted last week?
—The trees ____ well, but I ____ them.
A. might grow; hadn’t watered B. needn’t have grown; didn’t water
C. would have grown; didn’t water D. would grow; hadn’t watered
—Clover, why didn’t you attend the meeting yesterday?
—I ____, but something unexpected happened.
A. had B. would C. was going to D. did
The work is not very profitable ____ cash, but I am getting valuable experience from it.
A. in terms of B. according to C. in relation to D. in view of
