1 . Our city will be much better ________ we all do something to help.

A．before

B．if

C．so that

D．even though

2 . We should take care of the earth ________ we can make a better world to live in.

A．in order to

B．so that

C．as long as

D．even though

3 . The rain was very heavy. ________, we didn’t arrive on time.

A．Even though

B．However

C．As a result

D．So far

4 . ________ he is not rich, Mr. Wang still gives away a lot of money to the Project Hope.

A．As if

B．However

C．Even though

D．As soon as

5 . ______ the waiter didn’t understand what the lady was saying, he knew what she wanted.

A．Until

B．Because of

C．Because

D．Even though

6 . I’ll come to see you this evening ________ I can stay for a few minutes.

A．as if

B．so that

C．as long as

D．even though

7 . —What’s your plan for the winter vacation?
—I’ll go to Beijing ________ the school term ends.

A．as soon as

B．even though

C．so that

D．along with

8 . We should protect the environment ________ we can make a better world to live in.

A．so that

B．even though

C．as soon as

D．as long as

9 . The Greens moved to the countryside last year ________ their kids could have fun playing on the farm.

A．even though

B．so that

C．because of

D．in order

10 . ________ the waiter didn’t understand what the lady was saying, he knew what she wanted.

A．Until

B．Because of

C．Even though

D．Because