—How are you, Jack?—_____, I'm rather sick.
A.In additionB.As a matter of factC.On the other hand D.On the contrary
The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see ______ the next year.
______ production up by 60%, the company has had another excellent year.
The father as well as his three children ______ skating on the frozen river every Sunday afternoon in winter.
Occasions are quite rare ______ I have the time to spend a day with my kids.
Two middle-aged passengers fell into the sea. ______, neither of them could swim.