第十一章 状语从句

1. ______ waiter didn’t understand what the lady was saying, he knew what she wanted.

A. Until B. Because of C. Even though D. Because

2. “A white elephant” means something that is useless, ______ it may cost a lot of money.

A. until B. since

C. if D. although

3. I really enjoy listening to music ______ it helps me relax and takes my mind away from other cares of the

day.

A. because B. before

C. unless D. until

4.China is playing a key role in controlling the virus. However, it will take long and much effort ______ it is under control.

A. until B. after

C. before D. unless

5. ______ he once felt like giving up, he now has the determination to push further and keep on going.

A. Where B. As

C. In case D. Now that

6. ______ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.

A. For now B. By now

C. Since that D. Now that

7. ______ little chicks remain in the nest, they are completely dependent on their parents for food.

A. Even though B. As long as

C. Until D. Unless

8. They decide to have more workers for the project ______ it won’t be delayed.

A. even if B. as if

C. now that D. so that

9.—Since I quarreled with my wife, she has been finding fault with me almost every day. —Yeah, faults are thick ______ love is thin.

A. while B. although

C. unless D. where

10. You’d better not send or receive text messages ______ you are crossing a street or highway.

A. before B. after

C. while D. until

11. Kate was once over-weight. I couldn’t believe she became so slim ______ I saw her just now.

A. until B. since

C. if D. when

12.______ you are swimming, running, or practicing yoga, regular exercise can make for a great night’s

sleep.

A. Since B. Unless

C. Although D. Whether

13. As we know, green employees cannot develop well ______ they lack chances of practising.

A. before B. when

C. while D. unless

14. Typhoons bring a downpour, which is sometimes a delight ______ there is a water shortage.

A. that B. which

C. when D. why

15. People are not allowed to go into the supermarket ______ they wear a face mask.

A. if B. unless

C. when D. since

16. ______ we don’t stop climate change, many animals and plants in the world will be gone.

A. Although B. While

C. If D. Until

17. You’d better make a mark ______ you bury the box; otherwise, you may lose it.

A. while B. where

C. when D. though

18. They were staring at me ______ I were some kind of an alien.

A. even if B. if only

C. only if D. as if

19. ______ payment online is safe, people will be more likely to link their bank cards to Wechat.

A. Even if B. As if

C. As long as D. Unless

20. He was deeply struck by the natural beauty of the West Lake ______ he went to Hangzhou.

A. at the first time B. the first time

C. for the first time D. at the first time when