从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. Earth is a rocky planet _______ liquid water, which is necessary for life, can exist.
  A. as        B. which       C. where      D. when
22. After he retired from the office, Tom _______ painting for a while, but soon lost interest.
   A. took up     B. saved up     C. kept up    D. drew up
23. Such women _____ know Tom thought he was charming.
   A. that         B. which       C. /         D. as