40. Rod is determined to get a seat for the concert ________ it means standing in a queue all night.

A. so that　　　　　　　 B. however　　 C. even though　　 D. as if

39. The fire was finally ______ after the building had ______ for two hours.　　

　 A. put off; caught fire　　　　　　　　　 B. put out; been on fire

　 C. put away; been on fire　　　　 　　 D. put out; caught fire