Choose the correct word or phrase in each sentence

They've got a terrible record over tax and education. ____, I still think the Democrats will win the election.
1. Nevertheless
2. On the other hand
Balding's 'People in the Sky' is a very disappointing painting. ____, Rae's 'Beach Scene' really brings this exhibition to life.
1. At any rate
2. In contrast
I would like to complain about the way I was treated in your shop. ____, the assistant was rude ...
1. For one thing
2. Besides
Our dining room is a place which we keep strictly for eating, ____ the sitting room, which is for sitting, talking and watching TV.
1. as opposed to
2. whereas
We saw the Eiffel Tower, the Seine and the Louvre, ____ Eurodisney.
1. what's more
2. as well as
The country's economy depends to ____ on the tourist industry.
1. a large extent
2. at least
I'm here on business ____ pleasure.
1. in addition
2. as opposed to
The weather is likely to be dry and warm. In the far north-west of Scotland, ____, it will be wet and windy.
1. however
2. whereas