1 . Despite the difficult situation, Dr. Bethune did ________ he could to assist the Chinese people.

A．whatever

B．no matter what

C．however

D．no matter how

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1. ________(face) with so much trouble, we failed to complete the task on time.
2. Scientific research is ________ great benefit to mankind.
3. He tries to create an atmosphere ________ workers can communicate effectively.
4. I won’t have you ________(speak) to your father like that. It is very impolite.
5. She will give warm support to________ needs help .
6. There are so many trees in the forest, the tallest of them________(measure) 50 meters.
7. It was April 29, 2011 ________ Prince William and Kate Middleton walked into the palace hall of the wedding ceremony.
8. Such an honest person is he _______ you can turn to him when you are in trouble.
9. The more exposed young people are to financial issues, the _________(likely) they are to become responsible.
10. I _________ (intend) to see you off at the airport, but I had an unexpected visitor when I was about to leave.
11. Tom as well as two of his colleagues__________(fire) up to now.
12. ___________(bring) up in the countryside made Mr Wilson very hardworking when he was very young.
13. Our school has about 200 computers, but only sixty percent _______(use) regularly.
14. The church __________(date) back to the 18^th century is under repair at present.
15. I had just finished the experiment ______ the power cut occurred.