________its low cost, the appeal of iron as a building material lies in its strength, its resistance to fire, and its potential to span long distances.
A.Other than
B.Apart from
C.Except for
D.Rather than
答案:B
短语辨析。A.不同于 B.除……之外;除此之外还有C. 除了……以外;不包括后面提到的谓语D. 不是。句意:除了它较低的花费,把铁作为建筑物的吸引力在于他的强度……故选B。