The reason ________ she gives for not coming to the party is that her mother won’t let her．

A．what

B．why

C．as

D．/

The Chinese government has decided to develop the west of China, ________, I dare say, will benefit the people there, especially those who are still leading a poor life．

A．what

B．whatever

C．which

D．that

________ I can see, there is only one possible way to keep away from the danger．

A．As long as

B．As far as

C．Just as

D．Even if

We were swimming in the lake ________ suddenly the storm started．

A．when

B．while

C．until

D．before

You can’t wear a blue jacket ________ that shirt－it’ll look terrible．

A．on

B．above

C．up

D．over

________ two exams to worry about, I have to work really hard this weekend．

A．With

B．Besides

C．As for

D．Because of

It was evening ________ we reached the little town of Winchester．

A．that

B．until

C．since

D．before

Stand over there ________ you’ll be able to see it better．

A．or

B．while

C．but

D．and

The accident is reported to have occurred ________ the first Sunday in February．

A．at

B．on

C．in

D．to

________ you call me to say you’re not coming, I’ll see you at the theatre．

A．Though

B．Whether

C．Until

D．Unless