The number of people invited __________ fifty, but a number of them __________ absent for different reasons.
| A． were ; was | B．was ; was | C．was ; were | D．were ; were |
__________ the police thought he was the most likely one, since they had no exact proof about it, they could not arrest him.
| A．Although | B．As long as |
| C．If only | D．As soon as |
__________ H7N9 is a deadly virus, it is still safe to eat thoroughly-cooked chicken.
| A．Until | B．While |
| C．If | D．Since |
__________ you may have, you should gather your courage to face the challenge.
| A．However serious a problem |
| B．Whatever serious a problem |
| C．However a serious problem |
| D．No matter how a serious problem |
In China, Some people are quite well-off __________ some live in terrible conditions, especially in remote areas.
| A．though | B．as |
| C．while | D．when |
It's not easy to change habits，__________ with awareness and self-control, it is possible.
| A．for | B．or |
| C．but | D．so |