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1. If you are traveling ________ the customs are really foreign to your own, please do as the Romans do. A. in which B. what C. when D. where

2. Mother was worried because little Alice was ill, especially _____________ Father was away in France. A. as B. that C. during D. if

3. If we work with a strong will, we can overcome any difficulty, ____ great it is. A. what B. how C. however D. whatever

4. After the war, a new school building was put up __ there had once been a theatre. A. that B. where C. which D. when

5. We all know that, __________, the situation will get worse.

A. not if dealt carefully with B. if not carefully dealt with C. if dealt not carefully with D. not if carefully dealt with

6. You should make it a rule to leave things _________ you can find them again. A. when B. where C. then D. there

7. ____________ you’ve got the chance, you might as well make full use of it. A. Now that B. After C. Although D. As soon as 8. We’ll have to finish the job, _____________. A. long it takes however B. it takes however long C. long however it takes D. however long it takes

9. Someone called me up in the middle of the night, but they hung up ____________ I could answer the phone. A. as B. since C. until D. before

10. The WTO cannot live up to its name _____________ it does not include a country that is home to one fifth of mankind.

A. as long as B. while C. if D. even though

11. My parents were quarrelling about me ____ I could not quite tell why. A. since B. though C. if D. until

12. — Did you remember to give Mary the money you owed her? — Yes, I gave it to her ____________ I saw her.

A. while B. the moment C. suddenly D. once

13. Americans eat _____ vegetables per person today as they did in 1910. A. more than twice B. as twice as many

C. twice as many as D. more than twice as many

14. This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it, ________. A. how much may it cost B. no matter how it may cost C. however much it may cost D. how may it cost

15. The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lowest in Britain, _______ the quality of life is probably one of the highest.

A. since B. when C. as D. while

16. Generally speaking, _____according to the directions, the drug has no side effect. A. when taking B. when taken C. when to take D. when to be taken 17. — Dad, I’ve finished my assignment.

-----Good, and __________ you play or watch TV, you mustn’t disturb me. A. whenever B. Whether C. whatever D. no matter

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18. — Was his father very strict with him when he was at school?

— Yes. He has never praised him ____________ he became one of the top students in his grade. A. after B. unless C. until D. when

19. He made a mistake, but then he corrected the situation _______ it got worse. A. until B. When C. before D. as

20. ___________ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it. A. Even though B. Unless C. While D. As long as

21. Scientists say it may be five or six years _________ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients. A. since B. after C. before D. when

22. You should try to get a good night’s sleep __ much work you have to do . A. however B. no matter C. although D. whatever

23. _________ most of the earth’s surface is covered by water, fresh water is very rare and precious. A. As B. Once C. If D. Although

24. --- Why didn’t you tell him about the meeting?

--- He rushed out of the room ____I could say a word. A. before B. until C. when D. after

25. How can you expect to learn anything ____ you never listen? A. in case B. even if C. unless D. when

26. _______ I can see, there is only one possible way to keep away from the danger. A. As long as B. As far as C. Just as D. Even if

27. I had just stepped out of the bathroom and was busily drying myself with a towel ____ I heard the steps. A. while B. when C. since D. after

28. _____ you call me to say you' re not coming, I'll see you at the theatre. A. Though B. Whether C. Until D. Unless 29. You can eat food free in my restaurant ________ you like.

A. whenever B. wherever C. whatever D. however

30. __________ I accept that he is not perfect, I do actually like the person. A. While B. Since C. Before D. Unless 31. Several weeks had gone by ______I realized the painting was missing. A. as B. before C. since D. when

32. Jasmine was holidaying with her family in a wildlife park _____ she was bitten on the leg by a lion. A. when B. while C. since D. once 33. ___, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week. A. However the story is amusing B No matter amusing the story is

C. However amusing the story is D. No matter how the story is amusing 34. It has been almost five years________ we saw each other last time. A. before B. since C. after D. when

35. In time of serious accidents，________ we know some basic things about first aid, we can save lives. A. whether B. until C. if D. unless

36. ________ environmental damage is done, it takes many years for the ecosystem to recover. A. Even if B. If only C. While D. Once

37. I’d like to arrive 20 minutes early ____ I can have time for a cup of tea. A. as soon as B. as a result C. in case D. so that

38. It wasn’t until nearly a month later _______ I received the manager’s reply.

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A. since B. when C. as D. that 39. -- Mom, what did your doctor say?

--- He advised me to live_____ the air is fresher.

A. in where B. in which C. the place where D. where 40. The old tower must be saved, ____________ the cost. A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. wherever

41. You must keep on working in the evening ______ you are sure you can finish the task in time. A. as B. if C. when D. unless

42. That was really a splendid evening. It's years ______ I enjoyed myself so much. A. when B. that C. before D. since

43. _______ he has limited technical knowledge, the old worker has a lot of experience. A. Since B. Unless C. As D. Although 44. —Did Jack come back early last night?

—Yes. It was not yet eight o’clock ________ he arrived home. A. before B. when C. that D. until

45. Allow children the space to voice their opinions, _______ they are different from your own. A. until B. even if C. unless D. as though

46. I won’t call you, ________ something unexpected happens. A. unless B. whether C. because D. while

47. He was about halfway through his meal _______ a familiar voice came to his ears. A. why B. where C. when D. while

48. -- How long do you think it will be __China sends a manned spaceship to the moon? --- Perhaps two or three years.

A. when B. until C. that D. before

49. Jenny was very sad over the loss of the photos she had shot at Canada,_________ this was a memory she especially treasured.

A. as B. if C. when D. where

50. \"You can't have this football back _______ you promise not to kick it at my cat again,\" the old man said firmly.

A. because B. since C. when D. until

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