1 . ______ being a manager seems like a good job, I would prefer to be a teacher.

A．Even

B．Although

C．No matter

D．Now that

2 . The visiting scholar’s humorous speech really amused most of the listeners, ________ the topic was rather serious.

A．though

B．as long as

C．as though

D．as soon as

3 . Child ______ he was, he began to teach himself English.

A．although

B．as

C．like

D．when

4 . Browning sometimes gives us the impression, especially ______ religious difficulties are concerned, ______ he has all the answers to all the questions.

A．as; since

B．where; that

C．as; that

D．where; since

5 . The man will have to wait all day ____ the doctor works faster.

A．if

B．unless

C．whether

D．that

6 . Mary has to learn French ______ she will be sent to work in Paris for a year.

A．while

B．although

C．because

D．unless

7 . Nobody believed him ______ what he said.

A．even though

B．in spite

C．no matter

D．contrary to

8 . ________exhausted he was, the firefighter still kept rescuing the villagers trapped in the flood.

A．However

B．How

C．Whatever

D．What

9 . ________you are looking to continue to be part of a sport you love or looking for new experiences, there is a club for you at every skill level.

A．What

B．Whether

C．If

D．That

10 . —We have enough time? What about taking a bus?
—OK, ________ the buses are not crowded.

A．as though

B．as long as

C．in order that

D．in case