1. So far, several ships have been reported missing _______ the coast of Bermuda Island.

A. off B. along

C. on D. around

2. “How long have you stayed in this hotel?” “Not long, just ______ this Monday.”

A. on B. since

C. until D. after

3. The lift in that tall building went wrong and got trapped _____ floors. People in it had no way to get out.

A. in 　 B. between

C. among 　 D. on

4. “What a terrible rain we are having!” “Yes. We are asked to pay more attention to the information about the rain ______ flood.”

A. as well as B. so long as

C. because of D. in case of

5. _____ their inexperience, they’ve done a good job.

A. Given B. Supposed

C. Considered D. Concluded

6. They promise that the work would all be finished _____ next week.

A. until B. in

C. by D. to

7. _______ reading the letter, what has he done?

A. Because of B. Except

C. Besides D. But for

8. “How did the robber get in?” “______ an open window on the first floor.”

A. Past B. From

C. Over D. Through

9. 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

10. He usually goes to work by bike _______ it rains.

A .except B. except when

C. except for D. except that

11. I found the island a wonderful place for our experiments _______ the hot weather.

A. besides B. except for

C. except D. except that

12. ______ the weather, we had a pleasant time.

A. Except B. Except for

C. But D. Besides