I am not allowed to watch too much television by my mother, who is very strict with me. Thus I hardly watch any television, _____ news.
A. aside from B. such as
C. rather than D. far from
When Stan was five years old, his father died in a traffic accident, leaving his mother to _____ three children alone.
A. raise B. improve
C. award D. observe
According to your advice, I have changed my eating habits and my breakfast _____ fresh bread and milk at present.
A. consists in B. consists of
C. makes up of D. makes up for
It is widely known that burning coal for electricity is one of the main causes for global warming , but we can’t ignore the cars’ _____ to the greenhouse effect.
A. devotion B. contribution
C. attraction D. reflection
Take these pills with boiled water, and you will get better soon. However, remember not to use drinks, such as tea or coffee, to _____ boiled water.
A. suit B. compare
C. replace D. match
—Hey, do remember to buy some apples for me when shopping.
—Oh, I’ve almost forgotten it, but _____.
A. no problem B. never mind
C. not really D. no doubt
