1 .         , he always spends the weekends with his children to strengthen the bond.

A．When he is occupied with his work	B．Once being occupied with his work
C．If he is occupied with his work	D．Occupied with his work as he is

2 . This pen is a birthday present that Father gave me. I hate to have to part with it___________ it is old.

A．even though

B．as soon as

C．as long as

D．now that

3 . ________ the Montgolfier brothers took flight in balloons in the 18th century, air travel was not practical until the invention of powered flight in 1903.

A．When

B．Since

C．If

D．While

4 . _________ generous you are, this kind of mistake can’t be forgiven.

A．How

B．What

C．However

D．Whatever

5 . ________ autumn is approaching Australia’s Brisbane in April, one can still watch colorful blooming flowers in some residents’ little gardens.

A．Even

B．Unless

C．As

D．While

6 . ______ the fact that a lot has been done to provide more services and facilities, the residents still complain about the great difficulty in receiving medical health care.

A．Though

B．While

C．Despite

D．Through

7 . Many people welcome the chance to do meaningful things, ________they will get no pay.

A．even if

B．as if

C．in case

D．now that

8 . ______ the man isn’t very rich, he gives a large amount of money to the students every year.

A．Though

B．Since

C．Unless

D．If

9 . English is a course for anyone in university, ________ his or her major or previous educational qualifications are.

A．no matter

B．whether

C．however

D．whatever

10 . _________ advice I give him, he always behaves in his own way. I simply can’t do anything with him.

A．How

B．Whatever

C．However

D．No matter