单选题 Employer-sponsored programs are unlikely to be paid entirely-or even partly-by employers. ______, employee-pay-all plans are the most likely scenario, ______ the rising employer costs for the employer-paid benefit plans already in effect.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】句意：雇主赞助的项目不太可能完全，甚至部分，由雇主付费。相反，鉴于目前雇主所负责福利计划成本的上涨，最可能的情况是雇员支付一切费用。rather更确切地说；还不如说；相反。given考虑到；鉴于。