【推荐1】I was ill that day. ________, I would have taken part in the sports meet.

A．However	B．Therefore
C．Otherwise	D．Besides

【推荐2】We are now enjoying the cool air in the room . _____ ，the farmers are harvesting crops in the hot sun .

A．Therefore	B．Besides
C．As a result	D．In the meanwhile

【推荐3】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1】On the way home last night, Sarah struggled through the wind, rain beating________ her face.

A．against

B．above

C．upon

D．beyond

【推荐2】The equipment for disabled people should be ______ easy reach in public places.

A．within

B．near

C．beyond

D．around

【推荐2】—Are the couple very rich?
—Yes. _____their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain.

A．Except	B．Except for
C．In addition	D．Apart from

【推荐3】We should show _____ to our teachers and parents.

A．except

B．accept

C．expect

D．respect

【推荐1】Once made out, the law must be carried out ________ any difficulty.

A．regardless of	B．instead of
C．because of	D．in need of

【推荐2】According to a recent research, some of the small islands around the country may disappear _____ the effects of climate change.

A．except for

B．along with

C．instead of

D．due to

【推荐3】______ providing entertainment, the website also turns out to be a helpful learning tool.

A．Far from

B．Apart from

C．Instead of

D．Regardless of