1. The death toll from the Mount Merapi's latest round of eruptions has reached 206. ______, a total of 380,049 people are still displaced in and around Yogyakarta and Central java, Indonesia.

A. As a result
B. But
C. In addition
D. In comparison

2. Congee is an Asian good meal for someone who's recovering from an illness. This Asian food can relieve inflammation. ______, congee can nourish the immune system.

A. Above all
B. After
C. Besides that
D. Compared with

3. The popular indian author R. K. Narayan wrote a shortened prose interpretation of the Ramayana, which is one of the longest epic stories in Asia. ________, Ramesh Menon wrote a single-volume edition of the Ramayana, which has received praise from scholars.

A. Further
B. Mainly
C. Thus
D. To illustrate

4. Annapurna Circuit Mountain Biking in Nepal passes through rough terrain, stones, and steep. ________, this is also up and downhill trails which are challenging.
A. But
B. Except
C. However
D. What is more

5. Fr. Agostino Vicini's Special School in India is perfectly located. ________, it has a strong academic program.

A. Because
B. Especially
C. Instead
D. Moreover​