Although many heroes’family members were killed in“5. 12”Wen Chuan earthquake, they choked back their sobs to rescue other survivors      their personal safety．

A．instead of            B．because of   

C．regardless of           D．in case of

______ the poor living conditions, new graduates continue to gather in the suburban villages in Beijing because of low rents and easy transport.

A. Except              B. Despite             C. Instead of                 D. As well as

A new law has been passed ________ the killing of rare animals.

A. in favor of B. in response to        C. in contact with   D. in celebration of

We would never have finished the work ahead of time          their assistance.

       A. apart from  B. but for       C. except for   D. instead of

________, visitors are no longer permitted to climb the stairs inside the Statue of Liberty.

A. Considering safe measures      B. Considered reasons for security

C. Due to security concerns        D. Because of considering safety

When their parents were out on vacation, the house was left ______Dick.

A. in charge of                 B. in the charge of

C. taking charge of              D. taking the charge of