the fierce competition in finding a good job in big cities, many fresh graduates are trying their fortune in medium-sized cities like Wuhu City．

I admired my classmate Linda very much . ________ her prettiness, she was smart and helpful.

_______all his efforts he failed, he was so upset about himself that he felt like crying.

_______foreign trade recovering, the recent labor shortage in the southeast of China has
become a hot topic.

I admire my classmate Lisa very much， _______ her prettiness， she was smart and helpful.
　　A Except for　　　B But for　　　 C Apart from　　 D In spite of

    our daily expenses, we have to put quite a lot for our daughter’s further education.

He is determined to become a specialist ________ computer when he grows up.

They argued ________each other _________ where to spend the golden week.

He argued _______ smoking, and insisted that it was ________ argument that smoking was harmful to health.

At first, he disliked his stepmother, but he learned to accept her___________.