“You can’t have this football back_____you promise not to kick it at my cat again.” the old man said firmly.
| A．because |
| B．since |
| C．when |
| D．until |
Cathy had quit her job when her son was born _______ she could stay home and raise her family.
| A．now that | B．as if | C．only if | D．so that |
Annie Salmon, disabled, is attended throughout her school days by a nurse _______ to guard her.
| A．to appoint | B．appointing | C．appointed | D．having appointed |
The aim of education is to teach young people to think for themselves and not follow others ______ .
| A．blindly | B．unwillingly | C．closely | D．carefully |
Facing up to your problems ____ running away from them is the best approach to working things out.
| A．more than | B．rather than | C．along with | D．or rather |
Sofialooked around at all the faces: she had the impression that she most of the guests before.
| A． | has seen | B． | had seen | C． | saw | D． | would see |