Chengdu has focused on improving the surrounding countryside, ________ encouraging largescale city expansion.
A.due to B.rather than
C.except for D.other than
Many people believe that hunger is only a problem in the developing countries.________, it is a problem all over the world.
A.For one thing B.In addition
C.As well D.On the contrary
She was told to wear flat shoes ________ her back problem.
A.on account of B.regardless of
C.in terms of D.in case of
When ________ a job, you should highlight your experience and skills.
A.accounting for B.interviewing for
C.applying for D.searching for
When the policeman stopped us, we all looked questioningly at him, ________.
A.nervously and puzzled B.nervous and puzzling
C.nervous and puzzled D.nervously and puzzling
I started as ________ office clerk, and turned ________ department manager three years later.
A.the; the B.an; a
C.an; / D.the; /