There has been a reduction in crime in our city this year; ________ last year, far fewer crimes were committed.
| A．in return for | B．in terms of |
| C．in addition to | D．in comparison with |
One split second later your life or someone else's life could be gone ________ you are just glancing at your phone to check a text message.
| A．even though | B．in that |
| C．only if | D．as if |
Mr. Smith doesn't go to his usual club, ________ it is being decorated these days.
| A．for | B．yet |
| C．so | D．or |
________ you need something, please don't hesitate to let me know.
| A．Even though | B．In case |
| C．As though | D．Even if |
—Was it 11 o'clock ________ your father came back last night?
—Yes, he is always coming back so late.
| A．that | B．while |
| C．when | D．until |
—I don't mind how you do it ______ you finish the painting on time.
—OK, I see.
| A．as well as | B．as far as |
| C．as long as | D．as fast as |