English became the official language for business __ the fact that the population was largely Chinese.
A. in place of B. in spite of C. in case of D. in favor of
When __, the wholesale vegetable market will be the largest one in China.
A. completed B. completing C. to be completed D. being completed
To children, good habits do not come , so parents and teachers need to be their role models.
A. instantly B. automatically C. eventually D. steadily
David apologized to me yesterday. __, I won't forgive him for it was not the first time that he had hurt me.
A. If so B. If ever C. Even so D. Even though
We had planned to arrive at the park at 9 a.m., but unluckily, the car __ on the way.
A. broke away B. broke down C. broke up D. broke into
Even when I am able to get in touch with the manager and tell him your request, I cannot __ he will reply.
A. stress B. appeal C. inform D. guarantee
