39. Simon thought his computer was broken _______ his little brother pointed out that he had forgotten to turn it on. (2005年北京春招)
A. until B. unless C. after D. because
38. It is almost five years______ we saw each other last time. (2005年北京春招)
A. before B. since C. after D. when
37. You’d better take something to read when you go to see the doctor ________ you have to wait.
(2005年广东)
A. even if B. as if C. in case D. in order that
36. The American Civil War lasted four years_______ the North won in the end. (2005年广东)
A. after B. before C. when D. then
35. -Did Jack come back early last night?
-Yes. It was not yet eight o’clock _______ he arrived home. (2005年福建)
A. before B. when C. that D. until
34. Allow children the space to voice their opinions, _______ they are different from your own.
(2005年湖南)
A. until B. even if C. unless D. as though
33. The old tower must be saved, ______ the cost.
(2005年浙江)
A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. wherever
32. ________ I explained on the phone, your request will be considered at the next meeting.
A. When B. After C. As D. Since
31. You must keep on working in the evening______ you are sure your can finish the task in time.
(2005年安徽)
A. as B. if C. when D. unless
30. Unlike watching TV, reading is a highly active process(过程)_______ it requires attention as well as memory and imagination. (2005年江苏)
A. until B. but C. unless D. for