问题补充:
the drought in Southwest China, millions of people had to carry water from faraway places.
A. Due to
B. In case of
C. Apart from
D. In spite of
答案:
(答案→)A. Due to
B. In case of
C. Apart from
D. In spite of
解析:本题考查连词短语。due to因为,由于;in case of以防,万一;apart from除了; in spite of尽管。根据句意由于中国西南部的干旱,故选A。