____________ she is out of a job, Lucy has been considering going back to school, but she hasn’t decided yet.
A. Even if B. Now that
C. As if D. Because of
The plane was ____________ to arrive at 9 am. as planned, yet it was nearly three hours late.
A. going B. meant
C. ready D. supposed
We finished the job last night, but it was already midnight ____________ I arrived home．
A. while B. when C. where D. that
Although the bike my father bought for me wasn’t worth too much, I still liked it very much. I think the thought(想法) ____________.
A. counts B. works
C. comforts D. deserves
Christmas Day is drawing near and the children ____________ receive gifts.
A. can’t wait for B. are hoping for
C. can’t wait to D. are wishing for
It is my own ____________ that I failed in yesterday’s interview because I was late.
A. fault B. behavior C. duty D. job
