C. no matter what D.whichever

1) If you go to the Red Star Hotel, go straight along this street. It's only 50 metres' _______

A. away B. distance

C. far D. way

2) Several weeks had gone by _______ I realized the painting was missing.

A. as B. before C. since D.when

10 )Ｉ don't mind picking up your things from the store . ________ the walk will do me good. [2004 全国]Ａ.Sooner or later B. Still C. In time D. Besides

11 ) ________ you call me to say you're not coming, I'll see you at the theatre. [2004 全国]

A. Though B. Whether C. Until D.Unless

12) I do every single bit of housework ________ my husband Bob just does the dishes now and then. [2004 全国] A. since B.while C. when D. as

13) Scientists say it may be five or six years _________ it is possible to test this medicine on human

　　　　　patients. [2004 福建]

A. since B. after C. before D. when

14) It was _________ back home after the experiment. [2004 湖北]

A. not until midnight did he go B. until midnight that he didn't go

C. not until midnight that he went D. until midnight when he didn't go

15) You should try to get a good night's sleep ________ much work you have to do. [2004 湖北]

A. however B.no matter C. although D. whatever

16) Mr. Hall understands that ________ maths has always been easy for him, it is not easy for the students. [2003 安徽春招]

A. unless B. since C. although D. when

17) We're going to the bookstore in John's car. You can come with us ________ you can meet us there later. [2003 全国]

A. but B.and C. or D. then

18) Good storyteller must be able to hold his listeners'curiosity ________ he reaches the end