1 . As is known to all, the law requires equal treatment for all, ________ race, religion, or gender.

A．in spite of

B．in terms of

C．regardless of

D．in virtue of

2 . Nowadays many parents tend to be tolerant ________ their children’s choices of majors at university.

A．as a consequence of	B．regardless of
C．in regard to	D．at the mercy of