The Yangtze River, China’s longest, has been affected by a severe drought, ________ the lowest level of rainfall this year since 1961.
A.with | B.for | C.beyond | D.besides[来 |
_______ of the consequences , he did whatever he liked to and nobody could stop him.
A.Regardless | B.As regards | C.Regarding | D.With regard |
Only one third of the people present at the meeting voted the new law.
A.in search of | B.in favor of |
C.in short of | D.in case of |
The research project has only been ______ for three months, so it’s too early to comment on its success.
A.in the way | B.by the way | C.under the way | D.under way |
The majority of the students ______ the proposal.
A.were in favour of | B.was in favour of |
C.were in favour with | D.was in favour with |
____ the terrible weather and the possible dangers ahead in the mountains, he insisted on going there alone.
A.Because of | B.In front of | C.Along with | D.Regardless of |
The professor could hardly find enough grounds on which to base his arguments ______ the new theory.
A.in honor of | B.in favor of | C.in case of | D.in memory of |
______ the breakfast room, there is also a cozy bar where guests can enjoy afternoon tea.
A.Except for | B.In addition to | C.In addition | D.Except |
_____ you are my best friend, I’ll tell you the secret, but it is only between you and me.
A.Because of | B.According to | C.Now that | D.As if |
Please keep me informed _________ the changes in case they affect our work.
A.of | B.for | C.with | D.by |