42. 
______ this fact, French still has an impact on the English language.
| A．although | B．In spite | C．Despite | D．Even if |
Hard work and lack of sleep have _____ her beauty and youth in recent years.
| A．worn out | B．tried out | C．made out | D．sent out |
— Do you have any problems when you _____ this job?
— Well, I'm considering the salary and working conditions.
| A．offered | B．will be offered |
| C．are offered | D．offer |
This printer is of good quality. If it _______ break down within the first year, we would repair it at our expense.
| A．would | B．should | C．could | D．might |
They ______ two free tickets to Canada, otherwise they'd never have been able to afford to go.
| A．had got | B．got | C．have got | D．get |
______ team wins on Saturday will go through to the national championships.
| A．No matter what | B．No matter which |
| C．Whatever | D．Whichever |