The sales of houses in our city fell by 40 percent last month, and it will be 48 percent ______ we don’t count low-price houses provided for poor residents.
A.as B.unless C.if D.before
Whenever I feel lonely or upset, I always do some reading, which ______ me well.
A.serves B.equips C.prepares D.informs
—It’s really great to have a computer to store my photos.
—Don’t count on it too much. It ______ break down and you’d better make a copy of them.
A.must B.can C.should D.need
The middle and high school period is a special one for children, a transition from children to adult, ______ children tend to be rebellious (反抗的).
A.when B.where C.that D.of which
—Have you finished that long article written by the famous scientist?
—No, I used up my ______. It’s too long and I only stopped halfway.
A.determination B.devotion C.patience D.strength
We work during the week,but weekends and evenings are usually ________.
A. vacant B. casual C. empty D. clear