________ big or small countries, we will make friends with anybody who admits that there is only one China.
| A．Instead of | B．Thanks to | C．Except for | D．Regardless of |
We hope to go to the beach tomorrow, but we won’t go ____ it’s raining.
| A．if | B．when | C．though | D．because |
Stop making so much noise ____ the neighbor will start complaining.
| A．or else | B．but still | C．and then | D．so that |
A mysterious illness, referred to as “ a typical phenomena”, has been brought under control, the government said on Wednesday, ______ no cause of it has been made public.
| A．though | B．when | C．that | D．because |
Before leaving home, make sure to turn off the electricity, lock the door, ______ the windows open.
| A．and not to leave | B．instead of leaving |
| C．rather than leave | D．and not leave |
I can _____ some noise while I’m studying, but I can’t stand very loud noise.
| A．put up with | B．get rid of | C．have effects on | D．keep away from |