( )1. As a result of the ________ competition among the airlines,travel expenses have been greatly reduced.
A.fierce B.terrible
C.eager D.necessary
( )2. the policemen went into action ________ they heard the alarm.
A.suddenly B.hurriedly
C.quickly D.immediately
( )3.—Would you like to go to the concert with me,Mary?
—I have got no interest in it;________,I have lots of homework to do.
A.otherwise B.besides
C.however D.therefore