____ 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