1 . _____ he is enthusiastic and qualified for the job, I see no reason to remove him from office.

A．Provided that	B．Even though
C．Unless	D．As if

2 . Parents are advised to put books __________ they are easily accessible to children.

A．which

B．where

C．in which

D．who

3 . ______, everyone present was amused by his adventure story in Africa.

A．Absurd as might it sound

B．As it might sound absurd

C．As absurd it might sound

D．Absurd as it might sound

4 . How long do you think _______ the conflict between Japan and China comes to an end?

A．will it be until	B．will it be when
C．it will be before	D．it will be that

5 . _______ it is so hot, I guess we can’t do anything until after dark.

A．In case

B．Now that

C．Even if

D．As though