【推荐1】Some countries could have been better prepared to fight the virus. Their leaders, _______, resisted calls for strict measures to contain it initially.

A．otherwise

B．besides

C．though

D．thus

【推荐2】Late at night, there was dead silence ________ the sound of waves.

A．except for

B．besides

C．in spite of

D．despite

【推荐3】Students should respect teachers and parents _______ just thinking for themselves.

A．beyond

B．besides

C．except

D．instead of

【推荐1】_____ wrong he is, his wife will always support him.

A．However	B．Whenever
C．Whatever	D．Whichever

【推荐2】He often helps his teachers and classmates, and is good at almost all his subjects.       , he is worthy of the honor of Top Students.

A．What’s more

B．To our surprise

C．However

D．In general

【推荐2】We know you care about your home and family. ______ you wouldn't be reading Ideal Home.

A．Therefore

B．Instead

C．Otherwise

D．Meanwhile

【推荐3】Physical labour can exhaust the body very quickly. ______, too much study can rapidly reduce mental powers.

A．Otherwise

B．Equally

C．Finally

D．Additionally