I don't think Maria will be disappointed at the news, but I will see her _________ she is.
| A．as if | B．so that |
| C．in case | D．even though |
_________, I could not memorize the text.
| A．However hard did I try | B．However hard I tried |
| C．However I tried hard | D．However I had tried hard |
The sons and daughters said they never fully appreciated their parents _________ it was too late to tell them.
| A．as | B．that |
| C．until | D．When |
Why not stay at home _________ the road is so slippery after the heavy snow?
A.since thatB. after that
B.then thatD. now that
Many people believe we are heading for environmental disaster _________ we basically change the way we live.
| A．but | B．although |
| C．unless | D．Once |