
1. I will lend you the book ______ you return it to me in time. (2016-16)
A. on condition that
B. in case
C. in order that
D. so that
2.“____everyone's here,” she said, “let's begin to discuss the solution to the problems we have found.” (2016-25)
A. As far as
B. Now that
C. So far
D. By far
3.Don't associate with bad boys _____ your whole life will be ruined. (2016-35)
A. or
B. but
C. and
D. so that
4. She didn’t want to go to Africa; probably ___ the weather is too hot. (2015-34)
A. for
B. because
C. since
D. as
5. Some companies might not let you rent a car ___ you have a credit card. (2013-1)
A. where
B. since
C. because
D. unless
6. He kept silent, so I couldn’t know ___ he agreed ___ not.(2012-4)
A. if; or
B. whether; or
C. either; or
D. neither; nor
7. ___ you decide to do, you should try to make it a success.(2012-12)
A. If only
B. Unless
C. Wherever
D. Whatever
8. This treatment works for people of all ages, for the baby ___ for the old man. (2012-25)
A. as far as
B. as much as
C. as long as
D. as well as
9. The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lowest in Britain, ___ the quality of life is probably one of the highest.
(2012-39)A. since
B. when
C. as
D. while
10. In other words, all mammals, ___ their sizes are, breathe once for every four heartbeats. (2008-30)
A. however
B. regardless
C. whatever
D. according
11. It ought to be you ____ me that signs the letter.(2007-21)
A. but
B. in spite of
C. rather
D. rather than
12. He plays not only the piano, _____ the violin. (2007-45)
A. and also
B. but also
C. but as well as
D. but as well
13. Hardly had he entered the classroom ____ the bell rang. (2006-28)
A. than
B. then
C. when
D. so
14. Smart ___ he is, he can’t find the answer to this question.(2004-4)
A. like
B. as
C. that
D. how
15. ___ born in Chicago, the writer is the most famous for his stories about New York City.(2003-6)
A. Although
B. Since
C. When
D. As
16. ___ we have finished the course, we shall start doing some revision work. (2001-4)
A. Now that
B. Since then
C. For now
D. By now
