For most Chinese young people in recent years, a house is within sight but _______ for lack of money.
| A．beyond reach | B．beyond recognition |
| C．beyond description | D．beyond repair |
He found it increasingly difficult to read，________ his eyesight was beginning to fail.
| A．though | B．for | C．but | D．so |
John plays basketball well，________ his favorite is badminton.
| A．so | B．or | C．yet | D．for |
In some places women are expected to earn money ________ men work at home and raise their children.
| A．but | B．while | C．because | D．though |
They wanted to charge $5,000 for the car, ________we managed to bring the price down.
| A．but | B．so | C．when | D．since |
Find ways to praise your children often，________ you'll find they will open their hearts to you.(2011·山东)
| A．till | B．or | C．and | D．but |