1 . To become an artist or expert in calligraphy, one has to practice word by word and stroke by stroke _________ the spirit of the practice gets into one’s mind. (用适当的词填空)

2 . It has been 2 years _________we hired a cleaning lady and for some reason my husband has become very demanding toward her. (用适当的词填空)

3 . Calligraphy is so abstract and amazing _________ in Chinese culture it is universally regarded as the most inspiring power of a person. (用适当的词填空)

4 . He realized that it was important to do all that he wanted to do without postponing them, _________ it was fixing a friendship that had problems or going on an adventurous vacation. (用适当的词填空)

5 . It was a natural step to turn his skills into an opportunity to make all kinds of toys for his young grandson, and it was not long _________ his son and daughter-­in-­law decided to video Wang’s efforts. (用适当的词填空)

6 . Some Chinese prefer to live in Chinatown _________ it helps them keep up their language and culture, and because they can conveniently access to foods, social services and other items that they are accustomed to. (用适当的词填空)

7 . 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)

8 . 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)

9 . After six-and-a-half years and over 32, 000 kilometers, Maxwell’s walk ended __________it began. (用适当的词填空)

10 . “It is hard for the children to keep their attention focused on their studies with all the noise, and the parents will never be able to concentrate on their business_________ they have to look after their children,” she said. (用适当的词填空)