42. 
______ this fact, French still has an impact on the English language.
| A．although | B．In spite | C．Despite | D．Even if |
Small businesses are finding it hard to survive in the present economic ________.
| A．atmosphere | B．world | C．climate | D．condition |
It’s true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We won’t take the new one, ______, because we don’t feel as safe on it.
| A．somewhat | B．though | C．therefore | D．otherwise |
With so many Western companies, banks, and others setting up offices here, our telephone directory can not _____ and has to be updated every few days.
| A．keep back | B．keep up | C．take back | D．take up |
We set no limit to the _______ you can make to support children in the poor areas. Big or small, it shows your concern for them.
| A．generosity | B．choice | C．donation | D．contribution |
Just 10 percent of the 30 million Chinese currently suffering from depression are getting proper medical care _____ a lack of enough healthcare and social prejudice against mental illness, experts have said.
| A．except for | B．apart from | C．due to | D．in spite of |