1 . Our dreams will come true someday ________ we keep trying and never give up.

A．even though

B．as long as

C．so that

D．as for

2 . —Tim, would you like to help your brother ________ the toys on the floor?
—OK, mom. I will.

A．cheer up

B．cut up

C．pick up

D．eat up

3 . —I know you are busy and I shouldn’t have ________ too much of your time.
—Never mind. I’m glad to help.

A．taken up

B．given up

C．ended up

4 . Nothing is impossible ________ you stick to your dreams and act on them.

A．so that

B．as soon as

C．even though

D．as long as

5 . every, cut, trees, they, down, many, year
____________________.

6 . Nick went back to school ________ he got well. He didn’t want to miss more classes.

A．so that

B．as soon as

C．even though

7 . —Nowadays some people eat more than needed._________, they’re getting heavier and easier to get sick.
—To become healthier, they should control themselves and exercise more.

A．In fact

B．What’s more

C．Even though

D．As a result

8 . —We play better as a team now and our coach believes we will win.
—There is no difficulty that we cannot get over ______ we bring together as one.

A．even if

B．so that

C．in case

D．as long as

9 . Charlie studies harder this term. ________, he has made great progress in his lessons.

A．Even if

B．After all

C．As a result

10 . The children tried their best to win the soccer game, but they ________ losing it.

A．gave up

B．ended up

C．looked up