1 ____,some tickets are still available when we got there.

1 ____,some tickets are still available when we got there.
.A)which was expected B)that was expected C)as was expected ,D)so it was expected
2.The room looks quite comfortable ____a few pieces of paper on the ground.
A) apart from B) besides C) except .D) except for
3.A mother wolf protects a baby wolf___a mother protects her child.
A)just so B)just as C)the sameway D)likewise