27．These natural parks aye very important for preserving animals，which would_______-run the
risk of extinction．
| A．otherwise | B．therefore | C．besides | D．However |
_____ the absence of the manager, we were unable to decide on the date of the celebration．
| A．In spite of | B．On behalf of |
| C．Due to | D．Regardless of |
_____ in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realised that he had left his wallet at home．
| A．To wait | B．Have waited |
| C．To have waited | D．Having waited |
This ______ my first lime standing in front of so many people, I can’t help sweating．
| A．being | B．is | C．was | D．has been |
Since the office building is being repaired and painted, we will have ______ offices in the hotel．
| A．temporary | B．contemporary |
| C．professional | D．permanent |
George loves pop music very much but _____ classical music．
| A．turns a deaf ear to | B．has a good nose for |
| C．turns his nose up at | D．puts his hands on |