| Parents should be aware that communication between parents and their children is important, _____ their heavy work loads. |
A. but for B. besides C. because of D. despite |
| I listened to his lecture yesterday, but I failed to get its key _____. |
A. words B. notes C. messages D. points |
| Washing machines made by China have won _____ worldwide attention and Haier has become _____ popular name. |
A. a; the B. /; a C. /; the D. the; a |
| Nowadays students can enjoy easy _____ to various learning resources through the Internet. |
A. description B. introduction C. way D. access |
| I visited Mr. Johnson during his stay in Shanghai _____ he attended a most important conference there. |
A. when B. which C. where D. in which |
| All these gifts must be mailed immediately _____ in time for Christmas. |
A. in order to have received B. in order to receive C. so as to be received D. so as to be receiving |