He had no sooner finished his speech________ the students started cheering.(2011·遼寧)

A．since B．as

C．when D．than

I'm sorry you've been waiting so long，but it'll still be some time ________ Brian gets back.(2008·北京)

A．before B．since C．till D．after

(2011·四川)As is reported，it is 100 years ________ Qinghua University was founded.

A．when B．before C．after D．since

(2010·新課標(biāo)全國)Mary made coffee ________ her guests were finishing their meal.

A．so that B．although C．while D．as if

(2010·福建)The girl had hardly rung the bell ________ the door was opened suddenly，and her friend rushed out to greet her.

A．before B．until C．as D．since

—Since you like the car so much，why not buy it?

—________，I can't afford it.

A．As I like it much B．Much as I like it

C．I like it as much D．As much I like it

________ hard you try，it is difficult to lose weight without cutting down the amount you eat.(2012·湖南)

A．However B．Whatever C．Whichever D．Whenever

________ volleyball is her main focus，she's also great at basketball.(2011·北京)

A．Since B．Once C．Unless D．While

________ he comes or not，the result will be the same.

A．Even if B．Whether C．No matter D．Although

________ the jewels were locked in a strong box，the thieves stole them without any difficulty.

A．If B．Unless C．Although D．Because