【2015•湖南】I had a strong desire to reach in and play with the toy, but ________ thankfully by the shop window.
| A．am held back | B．held back |
| C．hold back | D．was held back |
The old tower must be saved, _______ the cost.
| A．however | B．whatever | C．whichever | D．wherever |
_______ the children grew old, they became more and more _______ in science.
| A．As; interested | B．With; interesting | C．While; interest | D．With; interested |
The enthusiastic physician takes part in all community services. ________, he often provides his medical service to the neighborhood.
| A．What’s worse | B．On the contrary | C．After all | D．Apart from it |
In _______, the northerners are keen on dumplings while the southerners are fond of rice.
| A．common | B．total | C．general | D．particular |
---Do you know what Tom does all day?
---I know he spends at least _______ time watching TV as he does spend doing his lessons.
| A．more | B．as much | C．much | D．as more |