1 . I spent days preparing _____ writing my first English paper. (用适当的词填空)

2 . These external influences are always present, ________ there are certainly ways to deal with them. (用适当的词填空)

3 . Once Michael Jordan said “I can accept failure; everyone fails at something, ________ I can’t accept not trying.’’ (用适当的词填空)

4 . Americans use a flashlight, _____________(而) for the British, it’s a torch.

6 . There are many free career aptitude tests on line, ______ give one a try. (用适当的词填空)

7 . Not he _______you should be responsible for this matter. (用适当的词填空)

8 . School in the cities are well equipped, ________ those in the countryside are poor.

A．if

B．while

C．so

D．as

9 . As is often the case, Jack surfs on the Internet, reading news, ______ his wife does every bit of the housework.

A．when

B．while

C．as

D．if

10 . He always had his camera ready whenever he traveled, just       he saw something that would make a good picture.

A．in case

B．so that

C．for fear that

D．as if