1 . Last night Mr. Crook didn’t come back at the usual time. ______, he met some friends and Stayed out until midnight.

A．Meanwhile

B．However

C．Instead

D．Yet

2 . Thanks for your directions to the house; we wouldn’t have found it ________.

A．nowhere	B．however
C．otherwise	D．instead

3 . The incomes of skilled workers went up.         , unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.

A．Moreover	B．Therefore
C．Meanwhile	D．Otherwise

4 . Bicycling is good exercise; _______, it does not pollute the air.

A．nevertheless

B．besides

C．otherwise

D．therefore

5 . Father _____ goes to the gym with us although he dislikes going there.

A．hardly

B．seldom

C．sometimes

D．never

6 . I can ______ be a teacher. I’m not a very patient person.

A．seldom

B．ever

C．never

D．always

7 . Henry was away from home for quite a bit and _______ saw his family.

A．frequently	B．seldom
C．always	D．usually

8 . It’s our hope that we will play a greater role in the market place and, ________, supply more jobs.

A．however	B．anywhere
C．therefore	D．otherwise

9 . Jim went to answer the phone.________，Harry started to prepare lunch.

A．However	B．Nevertheless
C．Besides	D．Meanwhile

10 . If what your friend comes up with surprise you, don’t reject it immediately. ________, imagine that it is true.

A．Thus

B．Besides

C．Rather

D．Otherwise