这里应选 that

有一读者问:有这样一道题:

This is the third week_________the dustmen haven't come for the rubbish.

A. that B. which C. when D. on which

应如何选择?

应选 that, 这是最自然的用法。 that 在此是关系副词,在从句中作状语用;和许多可省去 that 的情况一样,这里的 that 也可以省去。 when 有点别扭。 on which 不可用,但可用 during which,不过比较正式。