______ the aids from the outside, the positive attitude of the disaster-stricken people _____ the key role in the reconstruction of their destroyed towns and villages.

______ the aids from the outside, the positive attitude of the disaster-stricken people ______ the key role in the reconstruction of their destroyed towns and villages.

1. A.
   Except for; plays
2. B.
   Besides; play
3. C.
   Apart from; plays
4. D.
   Except; play

______ the aids from the outside, the positive attitude of the disaster-stricken people _____ the key role in the reconstruction of their destroyed towns and villages.

A. Except for; plays　 B. Besides; play　 C. Apart from; plays　 D. Except; play