【题目】Once children reach the age of 18，they are encouraged to be and make a living on their own.
A. independent B. confident
C. courageous D. proud
在线课程【答案】A
【解析】句意为：一旦孩子长到18岁，应鼓励他们独立，让他们自己谋生。independent独立的； confident自信的；courageous英勇的，勇敢的；proud自豪的。所以选A。