---It’s raining heavily. The plane may be put off.
---I am told it will take off _______ the weather.
| A．regardless of | B．because of | C．thanks to | D．due to |
__________ some coins ,I think there are only 10 dollars left in my pocket.
| A．Rather than | B．Apart from |
| C．Instead of | D．In addition |
________ in his work, Tom simply forgot food and sleep.
| A．Absorbing | B．Absorb |
| C．Absorbed | D．To absorb |
You __________ football after school. Why not go home and do your homework first?
| A．always played | B．have always played |
| C．are always playing | D．have always been playing |
He tried his best many times._________________, he made his way.
| A．Otherwise | B．In other words |
| C．Therefore | D．In a word |
Flying kites, ______ some researchers point out, can not only bring about joy to us, but also promote our physical and mental health.
| A．which | B．what | C．as | D．where |