1 . The most important piece of equipment for running is a good pair of running shoes, so be sure to do some research ________ you purchase a pair. (用适当的词填空)

2 . And that’s why, _________astonishing Project Debater may seem, the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with artificial intelligence. (用适当的词填空)

3 . Mike needs to go to Japanese classes in the evenings ________ he works for a famous Japanese company. (用适当的词填空)

4 . As can be seen from the picture, a boy is burdened with ________ heavy homework that it seems as if he can hardly bear it any more.(用适当的词填空)

5 . It wasn’t long________Jane sensed that she got lost in the unfamiliar forest, which made her feel like sitting on pins and needles. (用适当的词填空)

6 . Many sporting events were canceled or postponed in early 2020 ________ crowd gathering could contribute to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic (流行病). (用适当的词填空)

7 . Food appearance really matters __________ a mum of three little girls from Japan has been trying to master the art of cooking to satisfy her children. (用适当的词填空)

8 . If I chose to remain silent when my parents were criticizing me, they would get angrier because I was acting ___________ I had intended to be disrespectful. (用适当的词填空)

9 . __________ we go to people who are qualified to give advice, we can’t make sure that they will know what’s right for us. (用适当的词填空)

10 . You had better persevere in carrying out what you think is worth doing _________ you have made up your mind to pursue it. (用适当的词填空)