The coal miners ______ in the coal mine for 10 hours before we came to their rescue.
| A．had trapped | B．had been trapping |
| C．had been trapped | D．would have been trapped |
I found the island a wonderful place for our experiments _______ the hot weather.
| A．besides | B．except for | C．except | D．except that |
He usually goes to work by bike _______ it rains.
| A．except | B．except when | C．except for | D．except that |
She knew nothing about his journey _______ he was likely to be away for three months.
| A．Except | B．except for | C．except that | D．in addition |
---- “How did the robber get in?”
----“______ an open window on the first floor.”
| A．Past | B．From | C．Over | D．Through |
_______ reading the letter, what has he done?
| A．Because of | B．Except | C．Besides | D．But for |