Question

_____his timely help ,Kate overcame the hardship at last.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

1. A.
   For
2. B.
   Because
3. C.
   As a result
4. D.
   Thanks to

Answer 1

D
试题分析：考查短语用法辨析。B项后面要接完整的句子。C项单独使用。D项表示感激的感情色彩，A项则没有这个用法。句意：多亏了他及时的帮助，Kate最终克服了困难。故D正确。
考点：考查短语用法辨析
点评：thanks to表示感情色彩，有表扬也有批评。